Hollis Eugene Allen Sr., 78, of Waco, passed away Monday January 6 at his residence. Graveside services will be 11 am Thursday, Jan. 9 at Oakwood Cemetery with Mike Berryhill officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Wednesday January 8 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Hollis was born July 1, 1935 in Old Glory, Texas to Walter and Myra (Mathis) Allen. He was a Safety Supervisor for Asplundh Tree Service. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Lynne Allen in 1992; and a daughter, Lisa Duncan in 2013. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Allen of Waco; daughter, Laurel Berryhill and husband, Mike of Gatesville; sons, Hollis Allen Jr. and wife, Ann of Austin and William Allen and wife, Karen of Lorena; 8 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.