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Donald Robertson Allen Obituary

Donald James Robertson Allen, born on Feb. 14, 1997, in Thibodaux, was called home on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, at the age of 18. He was the beloved son of Latishe Robertson, Donald Matthews, and Bishop Adam and Jean Allen. He was a senior at L. W. Higgins High School of Marrero.

Family, friends, and faculty of John Curtis Christian School, East St. John High School and L. W. Higgins are invited to attend the funeral service, Apostle Kevin Allen officiating at 7 p.m., with visitation beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 at Glory of God Baptist Church, 3017 Dawson St. of Kenner.

Funeral services begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Rev. Lloyd Jones Sr. officiating at Moses Baptist Church, 1032 Canal Blvd. of Thibodaux, with burial in church cemetery #2.

Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson is in charge of arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Houma Today from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2015.

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Kenya

August 6, 2023

I´m still missing you like crazy

- Caivionne

February 15, 2016

Everyone missing you like crazy . your family and friends miss and love you so much . ! # Forever Deezy

November 22, 2015

Im sotry for your lost Tish keeping y'all in prayers baby

Emily Palmer

November 21, 2015

Donald, your smile brightened the room. It was an absolute pleasure to teach you, but also to learn from you. You humbled your classmates, and my own self. This world will greatly miss your charismatic presence. You were the kindest soul.. Rest Easy, Donald.

Barbara Duncan

November 20, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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