Melvin “Cowboy” S. Allen, 59, of Tonkawa, Oklahoma passed away April 21, 2009 at Ponca City Medical Center, Ponca City, Oklahoma.  Melvin was born May 2, 1949 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Melvin S. and Gloria M. (Moncooyea) Allen, Sr.

Melvin attended school in Enid, Oklahoma and worked in the oil fields as a welder.

Melvin enjoyed playing golf and watching football.  He love to sit around talking and having fun with his family and friends at Ft. Oakland; also going to the casino. 

A Wake will be held at the Tonkawa Tribal Gymnasium, Thursday evening, April 23, 2009 and all day Friday, April 24, 2009 with a Feast Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. with a funeral service to follow. Arrangements are under the direction of Tonkawa Funeral Home, Tonkawa, Oklahoma.

He is survived by his brothers, Charles Paul and Samuel Joseph Allen of Tonkawa, Oklahoma; his sisters, Joyce Marie Beard and her husband, Michael of Ft. Worth, Texas, Tina, Reba, Eva Mae and Stacy Denise Allen all of Tonkawa, Oklahoma; his nephews, Charles Lee Allen, Floyd Dean Allen, and Garbiel Propper all of Tonkawa and his nieces, Jennifer Beard of Ft. Worth, Texas and Theresa Rhoda of Tonkawa, Oklahoma; and numerous other family members.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Carline Allen, his son, Melvin S. Allen, III, his daughter, Tammy Bernice Allen; his parents; his brothers, Floyd, Aaron (Hoot) and Glenn Odell Allen; his sisters, Zoe Rose and Adjanett Allen.

Condolences may be sent to the family using our online guest book at www.tonkawafh.com