Johnny Ray Allen

Johnny Ray Allen, age 56, died the night of Thursday, August 7, 2014. He was born in Aberdeen, MS, but lived most of his life in New Orleans, LA. A songwriter and a bass player, he was a founding member of the popular band, the subdudes, and wrote or co-wrote many of their songs. He was the founder and president of the construction company, J-Con, Inc. He was also active in real estate development in the Bakken Shale region of North Dakota. He coached both his son's baseball teams for many years with great passion and love of the game, focusing on pitching instruction. He is survived by his wife, Martha Leggett Allen; his sons, Blaise Rufus Allen and Felix Leggett Allen; his step-daughter, Barbara Zoe St. John; and his two sisters, Patsy Allen Wright and Glenda Allen Kroll. A Memorial will be held on Friday, September 26 between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Tipitina's, 501 Napoleon Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115. The subdudes will perform that night at 10:00 p.m. for a special memorial concert in Johnny's honor (tickets available on tipitinas.com). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LSU/New Orleans Musician's Clinic, 3700 St. Charles Avenue, 2nd Floor, New Orleans, LA 70115 (504) 412-1100. To sign and view the Family Guestbook, please visit www.schoenfh.com.