A retired helicopter pilot and a resident of Baker, he died at 3:10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, at the
Louisiana War Veterans Home, Jackson. He was 68, a native of Franklinton and U.S. Army veteran. Visiting at The Rock Church,
20810 Plank Road, Zachary, 70791, on Monday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. until religious service from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., conducted
by Tommy Straight, pastor. Military honors funeral commencing at 1 p.m. at Port Hudson National Cemetery, 20978 Port Hickey
Road, Zachary. Survived by his wife, Mary Allen; daughter, Robin Allen Regard; son, Anthony Shane Allen; three sisters, Ellavee
Varnado, Vylinda Matte and Patsy Olinde; brother, Ernest Allen; four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Preceded in death
by his father and mother, Joe and Marie Allen; brother, Ethan Allen; and sister, Margaret Montalbano. He was a member of the
Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 177. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to MOPH Chapter 177, 10543 Cherry
Hill, Baton Rouge, LA 70816. Arrangements by Renaissance Services, Gonzales.
