Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. You cannot paste images directly. He will be missed. (For the Chronicle/Gary Fountain, April 13, 2014) Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Please try again later. It's run from KHOU's technical center, though PAX maintains seperate offices elsewhere because it is licensed to Conroe, not Houston. He was 70 years of age. The Houston Astros send heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and many fans of longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen. The veteran Houston sports anchor stepped down in January after 38 1/2 years at KTRK Channel 13. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, prepares for what will be his last show this Thursday on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, in Houston. Sad news. Draloc, Inc. I loved watching Bob when he was on 13. I did not know that about Ed! But Don was much more than a traffic guy. Ward, indeed, knew Bob Allen. The duo announced they were expecting their first child in July 2011. "I used drugs for 10 years," Brandon told the Chronicle. Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. "His bride to be is Megan Cardet, a wonderful lady who stood by Bob all through his fight against cancer. For 39 years, Ive been in a structure where if its August, its (NFL) training camp. Bob Allen will return to the sports anchor desk on April 22 - this time with KHOU (Channel 11). He said Channel 11 officials have been supportive during his diagnosis and the decision to leave the air while he undergoes treatment. Bob was born and raised in Houston, where as a child he visited the abc13 studios. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. When he came to Texas in 1996, the upper Midwesttransplant wouldn't have imagined heading a program that would give him four state championships. He and Bob Boudreaux were two of my favorites growing up. PAX doesn't actually operate its own facility. You know Bob Allen!' Robert Allen (poet), English author of 1994's Canny Bit Verse in Northumbrian dialect. Weve updated the security on the site. I posted this on my FB page and wanted to share. Deborah Wrigley looks back at the life and work of legendary sports reporter Bob Allen. Or at least that was true until this year. Bob Allen, Channel 13 Sports Anchor, reads over his script in the studio. Height, Girlfri All About Portia de Rossi's Ex Husband - Mel M. Me Untold truth of Clint Eastwood's daughter - Kathry Kim Jae-young - Age, Girlfriend, Net Worth, Family Has two cats, George Straight Eyes (he's cross-eyed) and Tammy Whynot. I saw Tom Koch on the weekend news. After graduating from Westbury High School and Stephen F. Austin State University, he began his career at KPRC (950 AM) and joined Channel 13 in July 1974 as a weekend anchor. I don't think Don Nelson was with Metro Traffic. He has been a contributor to Dave Campbell's Texas Football since 1980, serving as high school editor from 1984 through 2000 and as Managing Editor from 1990 through 2004. Learn more about managing a memorial . based on information from your browser. Here's for Don Nelson's hair styles over the years: Are you Don Nelson's biggest fan? Her Wiki: Wed About Bo Welch: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Children, Fa Where does Bryce Gheisar live now? Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Allen said his transplant would come from a donor, which Dr. Mims said "is transplanting somebody else's immune system into you to help fight the tumor. I want to watch my grandkids grow up. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Longtime Houston sportscaster Bob Allen underwent his first round of chemotherapy Monday for a form of T-cell lymphoma and said he will take a leave of absence from KHOU (Channel 11) while he undergoes treatment at M.D. He spent 38 years at that station, giving him the longest tenure of any major market sports anchor in the country. "He had a whoopee cushion he kept in his pocket, and he would let it rip while you are doing interview. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. I have a wonderful woman in my life, and I want to spend time with her. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. He did reports and all kinds of stuff. But I think I told it like it was." Photos: Check out Bob Allen's life behind the scenes at KTRK. How in the hell did he get his job back? Add to your scrapbook. (divorced) Trivia (2) Divorced from Jan Glenn. As a native of Houston, he said in 2013 that he struggled to balance his feelings as a fan with his obligations as a reporter. 52 Replies | Allen was diagnosed in the spring of 2015 with T-cell lymphoma, a variety of blood cancer that derives from the abnormal growth of T-cells, a type of white blood cell that plays a role in the body's immune system. Although, for years there have been people of the opinion that KHOU's news content is dictated by remote control from the mothership in Dallas, but that's a discussion for another time. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Bob had the courage to tell it like it is. He joined the Houston Chronicle in 1990 after stints at the Dallas bureau of United Press International (1984-90), the Waco Tribune-Herald (1978-84) and the Tyler Morning Telegraph (1975-78). J.C. Mosier said the decision not to file charges came after a months-long investigation by the department's vice division that included reviewing hours of videotapes, some of them homemade. It showed every day. GREAT NEWS! KHOU's Bob Allen taking leave of absence to battle cancer. Sgt. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Bob loved sports, but he loved kids who are confronting challenges even more. Just saw Bob Allen's farewell on 13 tonight. You were always there. They did fire him Kathysue, but they left the door open for a return. "We were confident that the man who had made the original allegations was a contemptible liar. And that couch say a steady parade of TV anmd Hollywood heavyweights over the years. Will he still be anchoring the morning newscast? Pasted as rich text. That discussion will be part of his book, as will his observations on the role of local sports media coverage in a digital world dominated by KTRKs corporate cousin, ESPN. John Glenn Allen III was born October 21, 1958, in Big Spring, Texas, to Dr. J. Glenn Allen, Jr., and Wanda Simpson Allen. Welsh Founders of Pennsylvania. Brandon resigned his position at Channel 13 just a few days later. "Our friend, Bob Allen, is engaged to be married," KTRK abc13 anchor Dave Ward wrote on his Facebook page. "He was like Dick Clark. He was 70 years old. According to his Facebook page, Allen was diagnosed with cancer in June of 2015. Wow, This is shocking. He has worked at Channel 13 for many years, including before Metro Traffic even existed. Bob was a really good guy. Almost as exciting as the Ed Brandon story. Sorry! Brandon denied the allegations but later agreed to settle out-of-court for $3 ,500 when the man threatened to file a lawsuit over the alleged assault, said Houston private investigator Clyde Wilson, who was hired by Brandon to handle the settlement. He married Norma Harris in 1962 in Ashland. My dad valued his place in the Houston community, and the encouragement he received from you over the last two years gave him more strength and comfort than you will ever know. T-cell lymphoma is a variety of blood cancer that derives from the abnormal growth of T cells, a type of white blood cell that plays a role in the body's immune system. He was an easy guy to work with and a good friend. ilona and the nephew will be the new ken and barbie or they are trying to up their gay quotient. How come we're rehashing the dirt on Ed Brandon from 15 years ago? I still remember most of them. Verify and try again. That meant a reunion for Nelson who got to catch up with the likes of Jan Carson, Jan Glenn, Shara Fryer, Debbie Johnson, Don Kobos and others. Each winter, he would take time off and take a photographer along on their annual ski trip for young cancer patients. 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According to the Nielsen Co., Channel 11 in May ranked second among English-language stations among all households for its 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts. "They're so bizarre, and they're not true," he said. When does he start? I remember being out in the 1970s, and a young boy ran up to me and said, 'You're Dave Ward! There is a problem with your email/password. Legendary Houston Sporstscaster Bob Allen passed away on Thursday, the 20th of October 2016, following a valiant battle with cancer. American astronaut John Glenn becomes the oldest person in space during the STS-95 mission on board the shuttle Discovery, 1998. Back when he was married to Jan Glenn from Good Morning Houston and they were sort of power couple in the city before that was a term used much. Who can complain?. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. When I think of the term sportscaster, he will always be who I think of first. He put himself into both organizations." I'm in shock. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. G.W. Robert L. Allen (born 1942), African-American activist and academic. Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA. I generally switch channels when he comes on. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. "They've been here for me all these years, and I know they're pulling for me," he said. "It helped me a lot.". Arkadelphia, AR, 1958 - 2020. Bob was a good friend and a good man who was always smiling and who had a kind word for everyone. More about Marriage Records in Missouri: Marriage records are held by the county recorder of deeds. We're saddened by the passing of our longtime friend and colleague Bob Allen, ending his battle with cancer. Never heard if he had a run-in with anyone or decided to retire and missed working and ended up at KHOU. They would argue and tease each other right up to the second the camera came on. Thanks for your help! His ego rarely got in the way of his decisions or in the way of our relationship. "The drug use was causing problems in my life," he said. Brandon, whose real name is Winham Edward Branstetter, came to Houston in 1972 from Austin's KHFI-TV, where he had worked since 1969 as a weatherman and host of talk shows at 5 p.m. daily and on Friday nights. By Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Her hair fell out from dyeing her hair too much, while working as a weather girl in Lubbock. With the Texans, Ive been able to travel with the team because of the stations association and to do their show every Sunday. Robert Glenn "Bob" has 8 jobs listed on their profile. VIDEO: Bob Allen with cancer patient and amputee Shelby Robin, VIDEO: Bob Allen checks in with Shelby Robin, who now helps children with cancer, VIDEO: Bob Allen covered some of the best athletes in the world, including a five-year-old diver, VIDEO: Bob Allen has a candid interview with Bum Phillips, VIDEO: Bob Allen asks viewers to get out and vote in 1976 election, VIDEO: Bob Allen takes on World Arm Wrestling Championships participants, VIDEO: Bob Allen's first report on Live at 5 focused on Nazi photographers at the Olympics, VIDEO: Bob Allen reports on the end of the Houston Aeros in 1978, VIDEO: Is the Houston Women's Hockey League as rough as the male league? This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. If you don't do it as a kid, the connection will never form. He's been here for a million years. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. 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