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Allen Aldridge
1972 - 2024
Allen Aldridge
1972 - 2024
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BORN
1972
DIED
2024
Allen Aldridge Obituary
Allen Aldridge was an NFL linebacker who won Super Bowl XXXII with the Denver Broncos and played for the Detroit Lions.
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Craig Gilmore
August 14, 2025
Shocked. I only learned of Allen's death tonight watching Brad "Scarface" Jordan on Shannon Sharp's podcast. I was at UH with Allen & Nahala Johnson in the 90's. Allen was in a film we shot for film class. We got to be friends, because he was so easy to get along with. I always followed his career & was overjoyed when he was drafted and even more proud when a fellow Coog became a Superbowl champion. Rest well, Allen.
Tony
November 22, 2024
To the family, many, many friends, and fans of this great person who played and loved the game of football. Mr. Allen Aldridge was an NFL linebacker who won Super Bowl XXXII with the Denver Broncos and played for the Detroit Lions. Mr. Allen Aldridge had a great career in football, broadcasting and in his community. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Mr. Allen Aldridge. May the love and many, many special memories you shared with your devoted loved one show how much your life was touched by him. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mr. Allen Aldridge. We will never forget his tremendous goal and accomplishment.
Renita Walker
September 13, 2024
Allen attended Willowridge and U of H with my oldest son Cedric. He was an outstanding athlete and young man! His mother was so sweet as well! Always kept up with Allen's athletic career. My heart hurts over his untimely transitioning. May God bless his entire family!
Richard Campbell
September 13, 2024
As a coach at Willowridge, I had the pleasure of sharing a lot of time with Allen and certainly a lot of memories with our O-Line family. I am thankful for our most recent visit at coaching school in July. We talked of the past as well as the future and had planned a visit at Bush HS later this month. Please know the emptiness we all feel with his passing but also know the CLASS and CHARACTER that he exhibited throughout his life here on earth will be felt in the hearts and minds of all those players he touched.
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Wendy galvez
September 13, 2024
Amáizing Coach Aldridge we be miss so much but he will live in my kids hearts for life in mine also Thankx for been such a great coach for both my kids in school my truly condolence for he´s family
RR
September 13, 2024
Sincere condolences to the Aldridge family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you all to comfort and strengthen you in your time of loss.
Carson Loveless
September 11, 2024
Condolences to his family
Tommy Svatek
September 11, 2024
The first time I met Allen was in the freshmen football locker room in the Willowridge High School field house. This was the first time I saw that infectious smile that I enjoy every time we met. He was always a pleasure. I always enjoyed hearing him say "Hey Coach Swat". Now Tom Landry has finally gotten a GREAT assistant coach to help him coach God´s Team.
Tommy "Coach Swat" Svatek
Sheila (Watkins) Bryan & Familt
September 11, 2024
I´ve known Allen Jr. since he was a baby. His family and mine have been friends since we - the parents - were young and the Dads played football in the CFL. Beloved by his family, Allen Jr. was a sweet, loving son, brother, husband, and father.
We are devastated to learn of his passing. Sending love, strength and prayers to the family. May he rest in eternal peace in the arms of the angels.
Elizabeth Bell
September 10, 2024
RIP Allen
Dr. Dennis Smith
September 10, 2024
How´s this for his obituary memory book:
Doc Bloom and Dr. Smith from UH are so proud to have known Allen as not only a great athlete but a dedicated student and friend. Words just can't convey our heartfelt sorrow, but we know he's now Heaven´s end zone and forever in our hearts.
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