Photo courtesy of Honaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Slidell
Slidell, Louisiana
Apr 8, 1958 – May 15, 2024
Michael L. Allen, 69, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at his home in Slidell. Michael was born April 8, 1955, in Klosterlechfeld, Germany and was adopted, along with his sister Kathleen M. Allen, by Alden Joseph and Florene Zelma Allen.
He grew up in Slidell and graduated from Slidell High School in 1973, then later joined the United States Air Force. A Gulf War Veteran, he served in the USAF Security Police for 20 years until his retirement in 1998. He went on to work with informational technology systems and development in the private and government sectors before retiring from the work force in 2021.
In 1982, he married Elizabeth “Beth” Fernandez in Slidell.
He is survived by his wife, Beth Allen; and his son and daughter-in-law, Michael L. Allen Jr and Dawn M. Spooner.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jessica Lynne Allen.
Funeral and burial services will be held at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery on Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11 AM.
Friends and family are invited to attend a Celebration of Life to be held afterwards at the Slidell Lion’s Club, 356 Cleveland Avenue, Slidell, LA 70458.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to the Wounded Warrior Project through their website: https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/
Read MoreYou are an incredible role model and father. We were all lucky to grow up with you and your family impacting our lives. We are all better for having known you. Thank you Mr. Allen.
Sunny Thompson
June 13, 2024 | Houston, TX | Friend
Hey Mike. I was shocked to read the obit wondering why I didn't see you at the 50 year club reunion. I remember you from your Cub Scout days, being in the band, your direct honesty, and your kidding...real life lizard you put on my ear in high school. My dad and my brothers are there w you...I'm sure you will remember them. May you be at rest. Your bandmate, Helen Warden
Helen Warden
June 12, 2024 | Slidell, LA | Classmate
Good thoughts to you, Michael and your family at this time.
Rocky Thompson
June 12, 2024 | Baton Rouge, LA | Friend
