Rev. Billy C. Allen Sr. 55 of Abilene, passed away Saturday September 5, 2026. Funeral services will be held Saturday September 12, 2026 at 11am at New Light Baptist Church. Visitation will be held Friday from 6-8pm at North's Funeral Home. Interment will take place Monday at 10am at Abilene City Cemetery.

Billy Charles Allen Sr., departed this walk of life September 5, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.

He was born to R.L. and Cora Allen on December 4, 1970, in Abilene, Texas. He was the fourth of 8 kids. He graduated from Abilene High School. He loved football and the Cowboys. His moto was win, lose, or tie Cowboy fan until I die. He spent many years working for Aramark as a caterer at McMurry University. He was absolutely one of the best when it came to catering. He also was a GM for Burger King and Chicken Express. He worked up until his health wouldn't permit him to. He accepted his call to the ministry at a young age, under the leadership of his grandfather the late Rev. R.D. Allen. He served at several different churches in Abilene, Goodwill Baptist, St. Luke and Galilee under the present leadership of Pastor Bobby L. King. He labored and served in many capacities until his health began to decline. He loved his church and church family. He loved just working for the Lord and building up the kingdom of God.

He was preceded in death by his parents; R.L. Allen Sr., Cora Lee Allen, Willie D. Ellis Sr., son, Billy Charles Allen Jr., brothers; Mickey Don Allen, Michael Eubanks, Isaac Eubanks, sisters; Gail Eubanks, Deidra Eubanks, grandparents, niece and nephew.

He is survived by sons; Ryan Lynn Allen, Stephian Martel Allen, Adrienne Dominique Allen, and step sons ; El-Keithtrych "KJ" Mason, Brandon Cole-Clay, Zachary Hunter, Delrico Thompson, step daughters; Sharonda Chipman, Sharon Cole, Constance Lewis, Nackia Sanders, Shauntavia Williams, Raelyn Williams, brothers; R.L. Allen Jr., R.L. Allen Jr. (Snow), Melvin Allen, Mickey Don Allen, Cal Ray Allen, Don Ray Allen, Willie Ellis Jr., Bo Eubanks, sisters; Yvonne Ellis, Stephanie Eubanks, Brenda Allen Sonya Eubanks, and Sandra. Grandkids; Ja'Naysia Allen, Kamari Allen, Zye'Lynn Allen, Messiah Allen, Adrienne Allen Jr, A'Riyah Allen, A'Niyah Allen, Malakhi Allen, Kyngston Allen, Ava Allen, Paisley Allen, Londyn Allen, S'Ryan Allen, S'Ryaiah Allen, Jhz'Xorria Allen and his (11)bonus grandchildren, a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Special friend Patricia Houston.

He brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. He will be truly missed.

We would like to thank Hendricks Hospice, Dr. LeMasters and McMurry, Chicken Express, Kinder Hearts, New Light Baptist and Pastor Deori Newman. All family and friends your kindness didn't go unnoticed. If we forgot and please don't hold it against us, charge it to our head and not our hearts. -The Allen Family