Background
Carruth, Allen Higgins was born on September 7, 1919 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of B.F. and Frances (Headly) Carruth.
Carruth, Allen Higgins was born on September 7, 1919 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of B.F. and Frances (Headly) Carruth.
Student, University Texas, 1937—1938. Bachelor of Science in Economics, University Pennsylvania, 1942. Doctor of Laws, Austin College.
With firm John L. Wortham & Son, Houston, since 1946, partner, since 1950, managing partner, 1965-1985, chairman of the executive committee, since 1978. Member Executive Committee, chairman audit committee, former director American General Corporation, Pennzoil Company President board directors Wortham Foundation. Board directors Houston Society for Prevention Cruelty to Animals, since 1950.
Past trustee Austin Presbyterian Theological seminary.
Trustee South Texas College Law. Past elder, clerk of session 1st Presbyterian Church.
Chairman of the Board, past president Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, 1979-1981.
Trustee Austin Presbyterian Theological seminary, South Texas College Law. Elder clerk session 1st Presbyterian Church. Chairman board, president Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, 1979—1981.
Member of Santa Gertrudis Breeders International (past officer & director), Houston Chamber of Commerce C. (director), National Association Casualty & Surety Agents (director, president, member executive committee).
Married Ethel Mae Greasley, February 28, 1943. Children: Carolyn Carruth Rizza, J. Allen, Brady F. Student University Texas.