Allen, Arthur Ted, age 90, passed away July 9, 2025. Arthur was born June 8, 1935, to Ted and Louise Allen in McAlester, OK. Arthur graduated from McAlester High School in 1954. After high school, Arthur spent one year at Southeastern College in Wilburton, OK before joining the US Army. After leaving the Army, he met JoAnn Poole. They were married on Dec. 19, 1959, celebrating 65 years of marriage. His career led him to the railroad industry. Orgo-Thermet had a faithful, dedicated employee in Arthur on their sales and service team for 35 years. This direction also interested his involvement in the railroad associations Committee 22 and Roadmasters.
Survivors include his wife; son Mark Allen and wife Vickie of Wanette, OK; daughter Marcia Wyssman and husband Ray of Kailua Kona, HI; sister-in-law, Jerrylynn Barker and husband Phil of Oak ridge, TN; brother-in-law Keith Poole and wife Dawn of Brookston, IN; as well as Larry Poole and husband Steve Oatmayer of Washington, D.C and several nieces and nephews.
Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, sister Teresa Keirsey and brother-in-law, Donald Poole.
A graveside ceremony with U.S. Army Military Honors to celebrate Arthur’s life to be held at 10 am July 23, 2025 at the Memory Gardens Cemetery, 25 Massey Road, McAlester, OK 74501. Arrangements are under the direction of Walker Funeral & Cremation Service, www.walkerfuneral. com.
