Allan Lawrence Strawn

Allan Lawrence Strawn obituary, Pine Bluff, AR

Allan Lawrence Strawn

Allan Strawn Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors on Jul. 18, 2024.
Allan Lawrence Strawn, 75, of Little Rock, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. He was born August 10, 1948, in Stuttgart. Over the years, Allan served in several management and sales positions in the restaurant and insurance industries. He became an accomplished musician, traveling to perform as a professional singer, songwriter, and guitarist with his band, Allan Good and the Good Guys. He loved listening to all types of music, especially old country music and going to concerts when he could. He even worked as a DJ for multiple radio stations throughout the Delta dating back to 1970. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Allan loved to travel and had taken many trips across the United States and Canada. He also loved getting the family together, and for the past several years, he was one of the organizers of their family reunions.
He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and was a member of the VFW.
Allan was preceded in death by his father, Francis Jack Strawn; his mother, Gertrude Strawn Coats; his brothers, Ernest, Jack, Billy, James, and Danny Strawn; and one sister, Mary Strawn Sweeney.
Survivors include his son, Christopher Strawn and wife, Brenda, of Rison; one sister, Margie Haley and husband, Dean, of Benton; his beloved companion, Patricia Etheridge of Little Rock; one granddaughter, Madison Blundell; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 20, 2024, in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson and Son, followed by funeral services at 12:00 P.M.
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Carolyn Simmons

December 29, 2024

When my sister, a musician, was in hospice Alan came and played music and sang to her all night. She gave him her favorite acoustic guitar that he used most of the time.

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