Allan Pryor Needles, age 92, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home in Denton, Texas on Monday, March 14, 2022.

Allan was born in Chestertown, Maryland on February 3, 1930. Allan enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in Occupied Japan, post WWII and the Korean War. Other postings included: England, Labrador/Newfoundland, New Hampshire and North Dakota. Allan met the love of his life, Lyla Rushing and they were married on April 18, 1952 in Marble Falls, Texas. Allan and Lyla had three children; two sons, Allan II, Jeffrey (stillborn) and a daughter, Kellye. After retiring from the Air Force, Allan went on to work in the grocery business retiring from Cullum Corporation (Rylander's and Tom Thumb) in 1991.

Allan was a lifelong supporter of animal rescue organizations and also volunteered in the Bergstrom AFB Hospital Pharmacy as a member of the Red Cross. Allan tremendously enjoyed gardening and specialized in growing miniature roses.

Allan was preceded in death by his wife Lyla, and his sons, Allan II and Jeffrey. Survivors include: daughter Kellye Church of Denton, granddaughters Amanda Rosmarin, her husband Chris and great-granddaughter Avyn; Jordan Church and her fiancé Trevor Fabry of Carrollton. Daughter-in-law Lynn Needles of Austin, granddaughter Marissa Needles and her partner Dave O'Donnell of Australia, grandson Matthew Needles of Austin.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to DASF (Denton Animal Services Foundation), DFW Dachshund Rescue or a charity of your choice.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the funeral home with the funeral service following at 5:00 PM Thursday, March 17, 2022. The interment will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, March 18, 2022 at Smithwick Cemetery near Marble Falls, TX.