Brian Dean Allen

1975 - 2013

Brian Dean Allen obituary, 1975-2013

BORN

1975

DIED

2013

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Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home

306 East Polk Street

Burnet, Texas

Brian Allen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 4, 2013.

Brian Dean Allen, born June 27, 1975, in Killeen, Texas died July 1, 2013, at his home in Bertram, Texas. He was 38 years old.

He is survived by his step- sons Jacob and Hunter Allen of Bertram, father Rickie Allen and wife Carol of Bertram, mother Mollie Bersch and husband Thomas of Copperas Cove, brother Kevin Allen and wife Naomi and their daughter Kaylee of China Spring, grandfather William D Allen of Topsey, grandmother Cecilia (Heidi) Rhymer of Copperas Cove, aunt Tonia Kirkham of Copperas Cove and cousins James Kirkham and Lari Kell. Brian was preceded in death by grandmother Wanda Allen of Topsey and grandfather Carl Rhymer Sr. of Copperas Cove.

Brian grew up in Copperas Cove and after graduating from CCHS moved to the DFW area to work for the phone company MCI. He was transferred to the Austin area and continued to work until he was laid off when the company collapsed. Soon afterwards he realized his dream of starting his own business in the metal building construction business and founded Metalworkz Construction from scratch. His strong work ethic, honesty, and commitment made his business flourish and he became a very well-known and prominent businessman in Central Texas.

Brian was an avid game hunter and fisherman but his most enjoyed pleasure was to be with his friends and family. His sense of humor was his trademark as well as the ability to be an embellished story teller. Brian was a very generous and kind- hearted man and would help anyone in need. He could be seen driving from Austin to Dallas and everywhere in between in his big red truck with his sidekick Ranger, a Labrador retriever, by his side.

Brian's faith in the Lord was very strong and one of his greatest rewards was building the Hill Country Fellowship Church in Burnet of which he was a member. It is a vision of beauty and he was so grateful for the opportunity to serve his God in this manner.

Visitation will be held Sunday, July 7, 2013, from 5 to 7 P.M. at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home in Burnet. The funeral service will be held Monday, July 8 at 10 A.M. at Hill Country Fellowship Church officiated by Rodney McGee. Those named as pallbearers were Jamey Dilley, Gary Friedel, Bill Kelly, Dan Honig, Dillon Ferguson, Dallas Ferguson, and Gary Holland. Condolences may be offered to www.clementswilcoxburnet.com. For memorial contribution designations please call Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home 512-756-2222.

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December 25, 2013

Joseph Veierstahler

Brian Allen was the best friend anyone could have had. I only knew him for a couple years, but he was a great friend. He was always there to help even if you didn't ask for it. My heart is heavy with this news. I'm so lucky to have known such a great person. Taken too soon. I hope to make it up there to walk those streets of gold with you some day brother. I love you and will always miss you.

July 20, 2013

Lucy Faulkner

Kevin you have been on my mind may god help guide you thru the rough road that lies ahead for you and your family. My prayers go out to you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do even if its an ear for you to vent to. Just take one day at a time.

July 18, 2013

Mollie and Family...Our hearts were heavy for you when we heard about your precious son...We will keep you in our prayers in the coming weeks...Dick and Pat Parker

July 18, 2013

dana Spruiell

To the Family,

I just learned about Brain today. I had a opportuity to speak with him a few things in the past year. In fact we were planning a lunch meeting. I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a nice young man and from the pictures I just viewed I can tell he had a wonderful family who loved him very much.

Dana Spruiell

July 12, 2013

chad krempin

I am really sorry for you guys loss. I didn't know Brian well but heard great things. Ricky I am so sorry for your loss. I remember the caring heart you showed so long ago at my grandmothers funeral..I hope time can help heal. God bless.

Chad Krempin

July 10, 2013

D H

Posted by D H

July 10, 2013

Kathy Hollifield

Aunt Mollie, I am so sorry for this great loss. Brian was such a great guy, and I am praying for you and all the family that you will make it through this sad time. We all love you and wish you only to find peace with all that has happened. All of our love goes out to you all.....

July 9, 2013

Destiny & Keisha Pleasant

Sorry for your loss. You and the family are in our prayers

July 8, 2013

Rebecca Zapata

I am very saddened to hear of the huge loss in the Allen family. I cant imagined the pain and sadness all are feeling at this difficult time. You are all in my prayers and thoughts. There are no words that i can say that can that can ease what the family in feeling. You will always have the years and years of memories to carry with you each day. TO the main man Kevin Allen keep your head up big guy theres not anything you cant get through buddy. Im really sad to know that you lost someone so close to you. im praying for you and your family.. God bless all of you.. i will keep you all in my prayer..-----RZ #15218

July 8, 2013

Linda Elliott

Mollie, May you find your strength from our Lord during this most difficult time in your life. Donald and I continue to pray for you and your family.

July 8, 2013

Megan,Bubba,Chris

Kevin, we are so very sorry for your terrible loss.

July 8, 2013

Charles and Bonnie Terrell and Family

Kevin,our deepest,most heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. There are no words that can ease the sorrow for so tragic a loss,but know that you and your family are in our thoughts . Please don't hesitate to let us help in anyway we can.

July 8, 2013

Aimee Lippincott Gross

Kevin and family...I am so sorry to hear about Brian, he was such a great guy. My heart goes out to you. You remain in my thoughts and prayers

July 8, 2013

leianna boley

I am sorry I was not able to make the service. But I am thinking of you all this morning. I'm sure it was as beautiful as could be. Brian and I had some really good times. He was always making me laugh. I hope all the loved ones left behind help each other mend.

July 8, 2013

Maria Montgomery

We Lose a tremendous Sweet man, I meet him.Great man and a Son ,Mollie, I know is not going to be easy on this earth but I bet in Heaven all that Angels is sing to welcome him.. God Bless,My thoughts and Prayers are with the Family
Maria E. Montgomery ( WalMart 3319) Copperas Cove, Texas

July 8, 2013

Tracie Lusinger

I'm so sorry for your loss. Brian was a very sweet man. He always had a big smile on his face to go along with his big heart. He will be missed by so many. May god help and comfort you through this great loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

July 7, 2013

Sharon Hall

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I'm sending a hug from afar. I didn't know Brian but just knowing Kevin Naomi and Kaylee was enough. You 3 are like family to me. My heart goes out to you and the rest of your family and I'm praying for you at this difficult time. Love Sharon Chuck Corey Justin and Journee.

July 7, 2013

our thoughts and prayers to your family

July 7, 2013

Bandy Speer

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

July 7, 2013

Mary Howell

Mollie, I know how proud you have always been of Brian. I want to offer you my deepest sympathy. If Coley were here, I am positive he would be calling you often to check up on you. Mary Howell

July 7, 2013

Richard & Ruby Barnes

Thoughts and prayers to your family and those who knew him..

July 7, 2013

Robert and Sandra Hill

Robert and I want to say to family how sorry we are for your sorrow at this time. Brian was a good man. We will miss him greatly.

July 7, 2013

Duane Charping

July 7, 2013

Duane Sitton

My heart hurts for you. I send my deepest condolences and prayers for you during this difficult time.

July 7, 2013

Brandi N. Logan (Lillard)

My thoughts and prayers have been with the entire Allen family ever since I heard the news. Kevin and Mollie, I am so sorry for the grief and devastation that you both are going through. I wish I could say that it gets easier, or that time heals all wounds, but I cannot. It is my opinion that we simply learn to cope with the loss over time, but the sadness is always there. At least that has been the case with me. It breaks my heart that anyone has to go through that kind of grief and despair. Stay strong, and cling tight to every single memory you have of Brian. . Prayers to you all. - -

July 7, 2013

Mollie, In this most difficult time in your lives know that we care about you and your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.


Faye and James Powell

July 6, 2013

Bradburn Family

Kevin, Naomi and Kaylee, We have you in our prayers constantly! Remember the good times. Focus on the moments and cherish each memory. Knowing you all, I know your faith and family will pull together for each other during this time. We also pray for comfort and peace to wash over you day by day. All our love, Greg, Debbie, Allyssa and Alli

July 6, 2013

Albert Graham

Brian was a one of a kind man. To think that the world will never hear his laugh, see his smile, or hear his voice is a true tragedy. He was a generous man that cared for others. His death is a tragedy. He will be missed.

July 6, 2013

Lisa Mosley

My deepest condolences to the Allen family.

July 6, 2013

Greg & Ronda (Graham) Vega

Allen Family and Friends - You have our deepest condolences. We pray for you and pray that The Lord will help you through this difficult time.

July 6, 2013

April Cromley

My thoughts and prayers go out at this difficult time. May GOD watch over all of you. April (Lovette) and Karl Cromley

July 6, 2013

Kent, Kim, Kade & Kassidy Munden

Kevin, Naimo & Kaylee - Our hearts go out to you. Brian is very special to you. Hang on to those wonderful memories. God will guide you through. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Praying for healing.

July 6, 2013

Mark & Margaret Baeza

So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. I had the privilege of working with Brian and counted him a friend...he will be missed!

July 6, 2013

Buddy Funderburgh

Our deepest sympathy for the Allen family and friends at this time of such a great loss.
GOD BLESS

July 6, 2013

Terry Miller

Kevin and family, God bless you and your family during these difficult times, May He give you the strength to get through this, we are so very sorry. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Terry, Bethany and Aaron Miller

July 6, 2013

David Alec Jones

May God keep watch over your family and provide HIS comfort as they struggle through these trying times.

July 6, 2013

TREVA BERSCH

MOLLIE AND TOM BERSCH AND RICK ALLEN, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU IN THE LOSS OF YOUR BELOVED SON AND TO ALL THE FAMILY. MAY GOD HEAL ALL THE SORROW.

July 6, 2013

Janet Kuklies

So, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

July 6, 2013

Cynthia Smith

Our thoughts and Prayers be with the Allen family.

July 6, 2013

Tanya Brown

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. My thoughts and prayer go out to the Allen family.

Brian- I love you!

July 5, 2013

Mike Fuller

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time. May the Lord give comfort for the pain your feel and give you peace knowing Brian is in a better place now. God Bless!

July 5, 2013

Billy MacDonald

Rick,Carol, Tanya & Family
May peace be with you in this time of sorrow.

July 5, 2013

Stella Malvaez

Kevin, My heart aches for your loss. There are no words to convey the sadness that I have for the loss of such a wonderful brother, son, and friend. I pray that you, Naomi, Kaylee, your mother, your father, and your grandmother will find comfort in the love and support of your friends and all those who loved your brother. He was a great guy who will be missed by many people whose lives he enriched.

July 5, 2013

Tobie Velesky

To the Allen and Bersch Families,

Thank you for sharing Brian with me all of these 26 years of my life. He was a blessing to me in so many ways. My heart is beyond broken for you, all of his loved ones and myself. I know that time will eventually heal all, but now is our time to mourn and a time to reflect on the beautiful life we all shared with him. He will forever live in our hearts as a piece of us; a constant reminder of how we should live to serve our God and be there for each other regardless of the reason. May God grant you comfort during this devastation and despair, may he shine his light for you to see clearly again. May he love you always and repair your hearts the loss of our beloved son, brother and friend has left within us.

Brian, I loved you then and I love you now... you're forever a piece of me that can not be duplicated or replaced. Wait for me and when we see each again some day soon make sure you greet me with one of those big huge Brian teddy bear hugs. It will be long well overdue. I love you Bry!

All of my love and prayers

July 5, 2013

Jaye McGruder-Ridgeway

My heart is heavy...with sadness because you're gone...with gladness because you were here....with peace because you are in such a better place. Thank you for the memories...my childhood was better for having you in it.
Always,
JJ

July 5, 2013

Camille and Jeff Raimo

Oh, Aunt Mollie- My heart goes out to you and Kevin and the whole family during this most devastating time of sorrow. I know there is nothing anyone can say or do that can ease any of the pain you are feeling, but please know that with time comes healing.
When I was told that Brian was gone, all I could picture was my cute little cousin as he was when you visited us in North Carolina when he was like 8 years old. He was the sweetest little boy! I will forever remember him just as he was then.
I love you Aunt Mollie and I will be thinking of you and praying that you find the strength you need to make this hard journey and that each passing day gets easier for you.

July 5, 2013

Pat Russell

Kevin, I havnt quit thinking of you,and yours since first hearing of this horrible tragedy. I know all to well what this terrible road is like, and it saddens me beyond words to see this happen to you. Please,let me know if there is anyway at all I can be of help,and know that you remain in my heart, thoughts ,and prayers.

July 5, 2013

candy bonnet

our thoughts and prayers go out to the Allen Family, we are here if any of you need anything let us know.

July 5, 2013

Mary Lusinger

My deepest condolences to the Allen family...May God give you all comfort and peace during this difficult time..

July 5, 2013

Kevin , my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Brian will be missed very much. We are here for you. We love you guys very much.
Love Jean,Wayne,Mark,RebeccaTori and Ray Williams

July 5, 2013

Christina Newberry

Prayers for the family and for God's healing and guidance. Bryan and Christina (Coffman)

July 5, 2013

Evina Martinez

Rick i pray for you and your whole family please let us know if there is anything we can do. Much love from Evina and the whole Whataburger Crew.

July 5, 2013

Eddie McMullen

My thoughts and prayers go to the Allen family, I went to school with Brian. May god bless you all

July 5, 2013

Paul Miller

Kevin, I cannot even imagine what you and your family must be going thru at this time. As I read about your brother I can tell he was a great man and a man of faith. I pray that you would lean on this same God to give you the strength, comfort and peace during this time in life.

July 5, 2013

Bob, Marissa, Hallie, Anthony and Donald

Kevin, Naomi and Kaylee- May God watch over you and be with you during this very difficult and trying time. Brian was a great man and he will be missed. We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Allen Family.

July 5, 2013

Diane Higgins

Although I only met Brian once, I heard many good things from others about his character. I never knew we had the same birthday. I'd like to extend my heartfelt sympathy to Rick and Carol and other family members and friends.

July 5, 2013

Misty Miller

Kevin, My heart goes out to you and your family, I pray God gives you peace.

July 5, 2013

Erika Lazar

Kevin, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you & your family. My thoughts are with you & your Mom.

July 5, 2013

Ruth E. Bretana

My dearest Sister, my prayers are with you!! In such a loss! may God be with you
in these days of mourning.
Ruth E. Bretana {Jacksonville, Fl}

July 5, 2013

Charles Munro

Ricky and Carol, Please know that we are praying for you and your family in this time of great sorrow and grief. I am sorry to hear what has happened but, I know God will use this situation in some good way. Let me know if there's anything I can do for you.

July 5, 2013

Misty and Sean Ryan

Brian, your smile and spirit lifted all who were in your path. May God be with you and your family.

July 5, 2013

D H

Kevin, again, if there is ANYTHING I can do to help, please let me know. I extend this to Mom and Dad and all in Brian's family. If ya need pictures, someone to talk to, help setting things up, prayers (already doing), donations, ideas, talk about the good times, love and support....just anything....let me know. I don't just mean during this hard week. I mean ever. I know he was your brother and your other half and I have very good memories of you and him. The closeness he had with you and his family was admirable and unlike any I have ever seen. He made a difference in my life as he did in so many others. He was truly a unique person and unlike any I have or ever or will ever know. He was my best friend, a roommate and he has made me a better person just to know him. I know I share these same thoughts with so many others. In my 19 years of knowing him, and my 42 years of being alive, I have never met another guy that has meant so much to me. He is one friend that I have said that I sincerely love. I miss him so much. We all do. I have so much I could write and say about him. I could talk "FOR DAYZ!" I am eager to hear what everyone else has to say as well. There is so many good things I know about him and so many good things that I do not, and hope to hear from others in their stories. He is and always will be my most irreplaceable and amazing friend. My life is not whole without him. As a friend, I consider him my other half. I love you Brian!!!!! I love you to Kev! Take care and pray for the strength to deal with this great loss. That's what Brian would tell me and told me back in 2005. IT WORKS!!!


PS. Lil' Buddy, since I can't call you, please talk to me everynow and then. It doesn't matter when or where. I miss US.

Danny "HoofNUTZ"

Posted by D H

July 5, 2013

Angie Weatherman

My heart goes out to my Aunt Mollie and her family during this time of great loss. I have shared pictures of my cousins Brian and Kevin and their families with my children over the years, and even though they have never met because of our great distance apart, their hearts are broken at the loss of their cousin. We send our love and prayers. May God give you all comfort and peace as you mourn his passing.

July 5, 2013

Alex Romero

Brian, though it has been years my friend, you are still in my thoughts, prayers, and most memorable memories... Wishing we had more time together. You will be missed...

July 5, 2013

Louis and Nichole Hernandez

Brian you will truely be missed. You are in our hearts forever and until we meet again, we love you and to your family, our deepest sympathy is with them.

July 5, 2013

Janet Kilgo

I am still reeling from this!!! I just can't understand!!! I am so thankful for all the great memories!! I will miss you always and forever!!! We will see each other again someday!! I love you ....RIP Brian

July 4, 2013

Francisco Hernandez

Brian you will always be on our prayers and be love from the Hernandez family thanks for everything you done.

July 4, 2013

Lisa Kohn

Kevin, I am so sorry to hear about Brian. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

July 4, 2013

Susan Morrison

What can we say at a time like this other then say hi to Dusty for us Brian. We will see you someday again. We love you and you will be missed. To Ricky, Carol & family we will always be there for you! Love Always, Susan & Dwayne

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