Ann Ward McClure
Neil was an amazing teacher and friend. May God comfort the family at this time!! Prayers
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Angie Allen-
Neil was truly one of a kind! We worked together for years at Williams Sonoma and he was one of the greatest men that I have ever met. Every time I think of him I smile so big! Sending you all so much love.
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Yvette Williams
I am so sad to hear this. He was my favorite instructor. Very smart and he cracked me up! Praying for you and yours. 💕
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Richard Broyles
So sorry for your loss!
Neil touched a lot of lives! He was my RT instructor 91-93 and I’ll never forget his kind heart! He was an amazing man and teacher! He made everyone feel valued. I remember when I first met him at Saint Anthony’s and saw how he treated his patients. He definitely changed a lot of lives
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Mike Maiwald-
Neil Allen you are one of the few people in my life that have impacted me on a massive level. You represented our profession with such integrity and inspired each and every one of us to do the best we could for our patients. We send all our love and prayers for you and your family. RIP my friend🙏🙏🙏
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Sandy Lewis
I was 19 when I started respiratory Therapy school and I was scared to death but as soon As I met Neil Allen I knew it was gonna be good. He made it so fun with his fabulous sense of humor. You will be missed and thank you
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Michelle Hall Garnet
Neil was the best instructor ❤️ I'm honored to have studied under him. Overall he was a great man. Praying for the family 🙏💔
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Joe Daniel Schorre
You will be missed Neil. It was a pleasure knowing you. Prayers and condolences to his family.
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Michael J Dickmann
So sad to hear. Neil was a good friend.
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Tommy Rust
Good bye to a good friend and a leader in the field.
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Michelle Hall Garnet
Neil was the best instructor ❤️ I'm honored to have studied under him. Overall he was a great man. Praying for the family 🙏💔
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Ceci Oldmixon
Neil was a fixture in respiratory and an advocate for the profession. He will be missed. We are all better because of his leadership and legacy. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
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Holly Farrocco
Neil was a fun teacher and made that program easier to get through. So sorry for your loss.
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DeDe Crockett-Gardner
I am sad to read. I am honored to have known Neil as colleague and RT friend.
Lifting his family and RT family up in prayers.
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Theresa Russell Griego
So honored to have known him and serve on the RCFT board with him!
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Kimberly Hardy
Neil was the best instructor!! He was my absolute favorite in Respiratory school! I learned so much from him and he could always make us laugh.
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Brent Hall
Neil was a great teacher and mentor to many of us, me included! Thank you for your dedication.
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Texas Society for Respiratory Care - TSRC
We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Neil Allen on May 2, 2025. Neil was a cherished leader, mentor, educator, and friend within the Texas respiratory care community. He served as TSRC President in 1997 and remained a dedicated advocate for our field throughout his life.
Neil’s legacy includes decades of service as an associate professor in the Respiratory Care program at Amarillo College and as a founding board member of the Respiratory Care Foundation of Texas. He brought warmth, wisdom, and humor to every room, every classroom, and every meeting. Many of us were lucky to learn from him—not just about respiratory care, but about kindness, leadership, and life.
He will be dearly missed, and his impact will never be forgotten.
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Becky Byrd-
Honored to have been Neil's student, then an RT colleague at the hospital, and finally mentored by him at Amarillo College to follow in his footsteps. I only hope I can touch lives like you did, and still do. Neil Allen was one in a million!
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Stephanie Lujan
Love you guys! You are all in my thoughts and prayers! Heaven gained an amazing man and he will always remain in our hearts! ❤️
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❤️ it is so very painful to hear of Neil's passing. As many have mentioned, he was a remarkably kind, caring, generous, loving man and one who I consider a long time, dear loving FRIEND!!!
I worked with him in the TSRC for the biggest part of 4 decades. The profession and the society are both so very, very well off as a result of Neil's commitments and contributions.
I shall always remember sitting at the end of the day's activities and sharing some beers, some jokes, and some family stories, with a bit of sadness and a great deal of happiness that I was able to share them and call Neil "FRIEND...!!!"
Oh merciful and gracious Heavenly Father please welcome your good and faithful servant, Neil Allen, into your presence and comfort his family and loved ones 🙏... AMEN 🙏
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Taylor Vance Watts-
He was always an absolute joy to work with. We shared a love of strong unsweet tea and often treated each other to one if we knew we were working together. Sending you and your family peace and comfort at this time.
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Neil and I were best friends in grade school at Southlawn in Amarillo. In the 6th grade we were in the play Night Before Christmas. Neil playing Santa Clause and me playing the mouse. Neil was supposed to come down the chimney and trip over me as I slept which he did. He also turned and kicked me, he really kicked me. So instead of leaving the scene as I was supposed to do, I stayed on stage digging into Santa’s bag and even taking the opportunity to bite him on the ankle. Our teacher thought these improvs were great and we were told to keep them in our presentation for the parents. Neil’s family had a homemade movie of the play and a few still photos of which I have one. Neil and I remained friends and continued to stay in touch throughout the years. You are missed my friend and may God comfort your family during this difficult time. Jim
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