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Submitted: 9/30/20 • Approved: 9/30/20 • Last Updated: 10/3/20 • R285693-G285691-S3
Dempsey
June 23, 1919 - May 31, 2010
Dempsey Mitchell Allen
BIRTH 1919
DEATH 2010 (aged 90–91)
BURIAL
Pounds Pool Cemetery
Washington Parish, Louisiana, USA
MEMORIAL ID 81076564 · View Source
MEMORIAL
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Dempsey M. Allen
(June 23, 1919 - May 31, 2010)
U.S. Veteran
Dempsey M. Allen, age 90, passed away on May 31, 2010 at his residence in Bogalusa, LA.
He was 1996 Citizen of the Year, He was involved with scouting and later with the local Explorer program for 52 years. He was Awarded the Silver Beaver Award which is the highest form of recognition that can be given by a local council for volunteer service to youth. Explorer Post 313 Leader. Lions Club member for 38 years, Offices held was Past President 3 times and Deputy District Governor. Governor of Moose Lodge 2 times. President of Conservation League 6 times. First LA State Boxing Commissioner. Member of American Legion Post #24. Member of the VFW. Veteran of WWII. Member of First Baptist Church.
He is survived by 2 Daughters, Lorna (Edward) DeCoursey and Julie (Eddie) Benard of Bogalusa, LA;
1 Son, Sidney (Dawn) Allen of Bogalusa, LA;
9 Grandchildren and 13 Great-Grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by His Wife, Irene A. Allen;
1 Sister, Sydney Hayden.
Active Pallbearers will be, Brian Mizell, Chris Lloyd, Chris Ingram, Scott Swilley, Eddie Lumpkin and Farrell Martin.
Visitation will be held at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home 5:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 3, 2010.
Visitation will continue at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home Chapel at 9:00 a.m. until the Funeral Services at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Bob Adams to officiate and Interment to follow at Pounds Cemetery with Military Graveside Services by the Magic City American Legion Post #24 on Friday, June 4, 2010.
Irene
1924 - February 17, 2007
Irene Allen
(Died February 17, 2007)
Name of Deceased: Irene Ashmore Allen
Date of Death: February 17, 2007
Place of Birth: London, England
Place of Death: St. Tammany Parish Hospital Covington, LA
AGE: 82
RESIDENCE: Bogalusa, LA
SURVIVED BY: Her Husband of 61 Years – Dempsey M. Allen of Bogalusa, LA;
2 Daughters – Lorna Allen DeCoursey and husband Edward of Bogalusa, LA and Julie Allen Benard and husband Eddie of Bogalusa, LA;
1 Son – Sidney L. Allen and wife Dawn of Bogalusa, LA;
1 Brother – Ted Ashmore of England;
9 Grandchildren – Tonya Decoursey Gugich, David C. Allen, Kelly Dupont, Tobi D. Allen, Thomas Heath Benard, Robert D. Allen, Lane Allen, Julia E. DeCoursey, George Allen Benard;
12 Great Grandchildren;
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Her Parents - Edward Ashmore and Lillian Pace Ashmore; 1 Sister – Joan Ashmore Valentine; Her Aunt and Uncle - Irene Wykes and George Wykes; Father-In-Law and Mother-In-Law - Sidney L. Allen and Gladys M. Allen; Her Sister-In-Law - Sydney Allen Hayden; Her Brother-In-Law - Jesse Young Hayden
VISITATION: Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home TIME: Monday February 19, 2007, from 5:00 until 9:30 p.m.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home TIME: Tuesday February 20, 2007, at 11:00 a.m.
MINISTER: Father Robert Rhodes and Rev. Bob Adams
INTERMENT: Pounds Cemetery
She was in the ATS Auxillary Territorial Service attched to the Royal Artillery in London, England,during World War II in 1942, she was assigned to drive a search light truck to see approaching German planes who were bombing London.
Episcopal Church Women American Legion Auxillary.
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Contributed on 9/30/20 by billsully060
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