Christopher Leon Allen

Christopher Leon Allen was born in Dallas, Texas on September 20th, 1962, and passed away at his home in Upper Marlboro, Maryland on June 26th, 2026. His life was marked by steady service to country, community, and family.

Chris attended elementary school at Camp New Amsterdam, Holland, then earned his high-school diploma from Lake Highlands High School, Dallas, Texas. These formative years shaped the discipline and curiosity that guided his later pursuits.

He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1981, serving as an Airman until 1987. From 1988 to 1994 he continued his military path in the U.S. Marine Corps, rising to Corporal (E-4) and deploying to Desert Storm-Desert Shield, Saudi Arabia and Iraq.

Following active duty, Chris worked for Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) in Washington, D.C and suburban Maryland until retirement in October 2022. He broadened his civic reach as a member of the American Poll Association of Maryland and Dallas–Fort Worth, the American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Known for being hardworking, kind, intelligent, determined, and generous, Chris balanced duty with enjoyment of pool and other sports. His colleagues and fellow veterans respected his steady leadership and readiness to help.

He is survived by his partner Ella Bradshaw; his daughters Jasmine Nicole Allen, Latoria Wilson, and Anastacia Luster; his mother Mary Mason; his sisters Cathi Allen, Yalonda Mitchell and Angee Blasavage; his grandson Kayden Rowe; his uncle Joe White; his aunt, Verdine Daniel; his nieces Jackie Allen-Jefferson and Shuanta Allen; and his nephew Shuan Allen. He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard L. Allen.

Chris leaves a legacy of disciplined service and community engagement that endures in the institutions he strengthened and the family he guided. May his example continue to inspire principled action and generous spirit in all who knew him