More About Arnold Allen
Arnold Allen - Byng High School Senior PictureArnold graduated from Byng High School near Ada, Oklahoma in 1956. He went to East Central University while working full time and got his B.S. in Math and Physics. He served his country in the Air Force for 4 years where he learned and worked in electronics and later cryptography.
After graduating from ECU in 1964 he worked as a mathematician in the space program and in the electronics field doing communications and navigation on the F-111 fighter-bomber. He also worked on electronic countermeasures.
At one time, he worked on some early versions of e-mail for military use. It wasn't called e-mail then. He was employed with the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. Later, he worked as a computer systems analyst and computer technician. Until his recent retirement, he was a customer engineer with BancTec for 20 years. He repaired and maintained large check sorting machines and other equipment in banks. He is a great troubleshooter. I learned from observing his troubleshooting skills that it takes a very logical mind and a great deal of patience to excel at that. Arnold always autographs his work with excellence.
Arnold 1964 - East Central UniversityArnold is very creative. He is always inventing and designing things. He can fix almost anything broken whether it be in electronics, electrical, plumbing, or other mechanical devices. I often call him "My Hubby the Inventor." It is a lot harder for him to function since his first brain surgery (not by Dr. Francel) which damaged his third cranial nerve causing him to have problems determining where objects are in space and to see double all the time. It is often frustrating doing projects that would have been so easy and enjoyable before, but he persists because he loves them.
Arnold 1967Here are a few projects Arnold has done since retirement in February of 2006. I am showing them to demonstrate how well he is functioning neurologically since his surgeries. I am very impressed with the beautiful work he does. Determination to succeed and skill are responsible. Below are the new wood fence with two gates (nothing pre-fabed), back porch canopy (he made the windows), and the new bathroom in the basement.
Arnold has a son James, step-son David, and David's wife Amber. He is married to Nancy Allen. He is a runner who runs about 10 miles a week. He also plays tennis and rides his bike. In the past he has enjoyed hiking and camping. Tennis is his favorite sport. Recently he refurbished his late father in law's tennis barn that has an inside court. It had fallen in disrepair when Orval became sick with Alzheimer's. It is great to use in inclement weather. Since Orval's death on January 25, 2008 Arnold has taken over the management of his 99 acre farm near Ada. Although it can be demanding work, Arnold has found it a place of enjoyment and peace.
Click here to learn how Arnold and Nancy met and married
Nancy, Arnold's wifeArnold's greatest victory was beating a deadly, life-threatening brain tumor in 1999 with the help of Dr. Paul Francel and our heavenly father.
Arnold in 1973 with his Chevy Blazer
one of his favorite vehiclesArnold has lived in Oklahoma, Texas, Nevada, Florida, Illinois, Mississippi, and California. He has traveled widely in the United States. He is a Christian who grew up attending Southern Baptist Churches.
Arnold 1990Stories with Arnold
