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A devoted husband and father, he retired from Norvatis Corp. as a lab technician. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, where he served in the Vietnam War. He died at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. He was 64 years old and a lifelong resident of White Castle, LA. Visitation will be held Monday April 1, 2013 from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. at the City of Refuge, White Castle, LA conducted by Pastor Frank Jones. Interment in St. Paul Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Jerry Allen, six daughters Charlotte Williams-Mitchell, LaTesha Allen-Locke, Michele Watts-Pania (Earl), Delise, Deborah and Candace Allen, two sons Mervin, Jr. and Daniel Allen; one cousin whom he helped rear Cotina Brown (Kenndy); four grandchildren, Damarcus Watts-Bracken, Chandrika Casma, Devinee Williams, and Malandium Mitchell, and fourteen siblings. He was preceded in death by his parents George, Sr. and Celina Allen, one brother Sterling Allen, Sr. one godchild Desmond Landry, and 10 infant siblings. Arrangements entrusted to Roscoe Mortuary, Plaquemine, La.
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To Jerry and the Allen Family. May God continue to strengthen every one of you. My prayers are with you.
Josephine Russ Christy
April 2, 2013
My sympathies to Mervin (Jr) and family,
Sorry for the loss of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peggy Dupre
April 2, 2013
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. LOVE VELMA JEAN, DAUGHTERS, & GRANDKIDS.
VELMA TREECE
April 1, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss.He was a good man.He will truly be missed.
Kay Leblanc
April 1, 2013
Delise and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Wanda and Your Co-Workers
April 1, 2013
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL IN YOUR TIME OF BEREAVMENT. MAY YOU FIND THE PEACE & STRENGTH YOU NEED FROM OUR GOD DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
GWEN, ROBERT, JR.,ROBERT, III., TRESHELL, APRIL & DES'TENEY BURNSTEIN
April 1, 2013
To My Classmates Mervin, Jr., Debra, and your entire family our prayers go out to you during this time of sympathy for we must accept what GOD allows. My family and I extend to you our heartfelt sympathy.
Terry Elzy
April 1, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Nothing but good memories of this true man of God. Love you
Terry Dominique
March 31, 2013
To Jerry and children and the entire Allen family You all will receive the strength that you will need as you
hear and speak the Word of God; for God shall wipe all tears from your eyes. My thoughts are with you and my prayers are for you.
With Love Monita, Marlon, Meaghan and Miyah Overstreet along with the Overton and Edwards Families.
Monita Overstreet
March 31, 2013
Deepest sympathy & prayers to all Mervin's loving family-
Nicky & Charmelle Guercio
March 31, 2013
White Castle has lost another legend! Mervin was a great man and a good friend! Mervin, may you rest in peace! Our prayers are with you and your family!
Billy and Jodie Simmers
March 30, 2013
I would like to extend my condolences to the family. Death is never something we get use to. But know during this time you are not alone. Our Creator promises better days ahead. He will give you the strength needed to get through this difficult time.
March 30, 2013
With deepest sympathy, my prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.
JoAnn Stevenson
March 30, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Brenda and Roquel Brown
March 30, 2013
Deepest sympathy and prayers for you and your children.
Darlene Persick
March 30, 2013
With Deepest Sympathy
Marie Robertson Pugh
March 29, 2013
Praying for the Allen Family!! Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal!!
Heather Jones
March 29, 2013
To the entire family of Allen's, may your faith continue to comfort you during this time of great sorrow. I have watched your Dad raise a wonderful family to whom he was so very proud of! He is a man many of us should aspire to model our life by. His strong faith and gentle kindness is still felt through his children everyday! The legacy of his children will carry on, even if his physical self is not with us his presents is felt, which shows just what a wonderful family he has! Mike and I are honored to call him neighbor and friend , please come knock if there is anything we can do, please, all you need is to ask! Our prayer is for Our Heavenly God wrap you all in His loving arms and comfort you, in Christ name we pray, Amen.
Mike n Dee Penn
March 29, 2013
TO THE FAMILY DURING THIS VERY SAD TIME, PLEASE LEAN ON THE "GOD OF ALL COMFORT" 2ND COR.1:3-4.
March 29, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Donna Gail Daniels
March 29, 2013
you were a great man that will be greatly missed. enjoy your life with God now.
george and bonnie tate
March 28, 2013
He kept the Word flowing at the WC POST OFFICE. Let the Holy Spirit comfort you all
V Ellis
March 28, 2013
My prays are with you all Allen family be strong my brothers and sisters.
Angela westley brown
March 28, 2013
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