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Lester Cornell "Fat" Allen obituary

Lester Allen Obituary

ALLEN Lester Cornell "Fat" Allen departed this life on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the age of 30. Fiancé of Jasmine Hills. Son of Esther Allen and Burnell Thompson, Sr. Stepson of Bruce Gordy. Father of Les' Rielle Allen. Brother of Burnell, Mattnell, Shannail and Brandy Allen and the late Larmondo Allen, Lakeisha and Burnell Thompson, Jr., Warren Craig, and Katina. Grandson of Delores Allen and Anna Wills. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Israelite Baptist Church, 2100 MLK Blvd., on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 10:00 am. Jazz Second Line will follow. Visitation will begin at 8:30 am. Interment: Providence Memorial Park. Arrangements by DW Rhodes, 3933 Washington Ave.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 28 to Sep. 30, 2011.

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Jasmine Hill

October 13, 2011

My lover and best friend, full of love, laughter, and happiness all the time. The love we have is an everlasting love, full of many happy times and memories. You will always have a place in my heart, soul, and spirits. You would always tell me " I'm gonna love you for life." I'll never forget all the love and respect we had for each other. May your soul rest in peace. With much love; your wife jazz.

shannail allen

October 6, 2011

Brother i miss u so much.I never thought the day would come when we are not together.I love u my baby.a soilder for jesus.sleep on my fat. may u sleep in peace an save a place for me at jesus feet.love u forever your only an true sis shannail.the greatest love of all love you fat from face,shannail,baldy,flair,rachel,queenie,monie,nino,dede,and keianne

Ms. Ann Howard

October 6, 2011

TO THE ALLEN FAMILY YOU ALL HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FATMAN WILL BE MISS AND ( HIS BIG SMILE ).RIP FATMAN FROM ANN HOWARD AND FAMILY

THE MELPH FAMILY

October 5, 2011

MELPH BOY FATMAN R.I.P.

Tonielle Keelen

October 3, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Angela Smith-Ross

October 2, 2011

R.I.P FAT, Love from that Josephine

Ms. Gilda Mitchell

October 2, 2011

Dear Ms. Ester,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I had the pleasure of knowing you and your boys. You are a very good, loving, kind and strong woman. God bless your and your family.

Katina Gordy

October 1, 2011

Miss u Brother, tell my other Brother Flair i miss him also.

MARQUIS B

October 1, 2011

RIP FATMAN UR BOY MARK&KEEDY GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN :((

SHANON DILLON

October 1, 2011

R.I.P FAT MAN U WILL BE MISSED

Dianne Pierce

October 1, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Melanean Brown

October 1, 2011

I really didn't know 9/24/2011 would be the last time I saw you, if I would've known that I would've given you a hug good-bye.

To Lessie, I know it feels like your protector is gone, but actually he will always have his arms around you even when it feels like nobody else is holding your hands, your father will be there.

So, to you, lil mama, and the rest of the Allen family be strong and hold on yould loved FAT but GOD loved him more. R.I.P.FAT MAN

Melanean Brown

October 1, 2011

I really didn't know 9/24/2011 would be the last time I would see you, if so I would've given u a hug good-bye. To, Lessie I know it feels like you're protector is gone, but actually he will always have his arms around you even when you feel like nobody else is holding your hands your father is there with you every step of the way, so to you and lil mama and the rest of the Allen Family be strong and hold on, yould loved Fat but God loved him more. R.I.P. FAT MAN.

DAVE MCGEE

October 1, 2011

REST IN PEACE MY BOY 4EVER,U ALWAYS LOVED,MELPHBOY FROM YOUR HOMIE DAVE

Danita Farlough

October 1, 2011

R.I.P LESTER ! FROM BEAR, MINNIE, WOODIE, DHADDEUS & TERRELLE JR.

Latoya Polk

October 1, 2011

To my loving cousin, I hate the fact that I won't see you again in this life, but I understand that God chose you to go. So for that I'm happy and grateful that you no longer have to live in this crazy world!! I'll see you on the other side. :') and to my family, we must continue to stay strong and prayed up. God's got him now!!! WE MISS YOU FATMAN

Shelita (Slim) Risin

October 1, 2011

Rest in Paradise "Fat Man" & My deepest sympathy goes out to the Allen family

Precious

October 1, 2011

Word cant even explain how I feel u have my deepest sympothy prayer and my blessing its going to be hard. But we will make it and just know he is going to be in a better place . I will miss seeimg him on the ave. It so hard I never thought this day would ever come. I know he is smiling down on us. So too everyone keep your heads up. He will always be in our hearts. Love youll.

ANDRE'A JONES

October 1, 2011

"THE SKY IS THE LIMIT"....THAT'S WHAT U SAID HUH FAT? & I SEE THAT'S WHAT U MEANT. NORMALLY SOME THINGS I LOOK @ THEM AS BEING A "SIGN". LAST FRIDAY NIGHT IN CLUB BALI, U WERE THE ONLY ONE I SEEN SING'N THAT SONG WITH ALOT OF FEEL'N & POINT'N 2 THE SKY AS U SUNG THE CHORUS. SO WHY WOULD I TAKE THAT AS A SIGN? A PERSON SO FULL OF LIFE ENJOY'N THEIR SELF SURROUNDED BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS...I'M COMPREHEND'N BUT I CAN'T COPE. IF I WOULD'VE KNOWN U WERE TELL'N ME "GOOD-BYE" THAT NIGHT IN CLUB BALI I WOULD OF HUG'D U SO TIGHT B4 U LEFT'D. SO REST BABY, YOU'VE REACH'D THAT LIMIT U WERE SING'N SO STRONG & PROUDLY ABOUT. U & FLAIR CAN NOW WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY. I BET WHEN U SEEN HIM U GAVE HIM A HUG THEN LOOK'D @ HIM AND SAID..."MAN, IM'A BOSS"

REST PARADISE FAT-MAN!

NATRIELL AN CHELSEY

October 1, 2011

REST IN PARADISE FATMAN CUZ I STILL CANT BELIEVE THIS I COULD REMEMBER ME AND U DANCIN IN THE CLUB,U WILL TRULY B MISS BY ME,CHARLEY,AN CHELSEY[SMALL HEAD]IN YOUR VOICE WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU WE ALL KNO U IN A BETTA PLACE!

CARLA THOMAS

September 30, 2011

MS. LIL MAMA MAY GOD CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY STRONG THROUGH THESE TOUGH TIMES .....R.I.P. FAT MAN YOU ARE TRULY MISSED !!!!! ( TEARS ) !!!!!

The Anderson Family

September 30, 2011

To the Allen Family

words can't express your feelings at this time. Continue to pray and ask god for strength. R.I.P. FatMan you have one the battle and the war is over. Sleep on lester and take your rest !!!!

Kia Cobbins

September 30, 2011

My heart goes out to Les'Rielle && the Allen Family....HOTSY you will truly be missed but never forgotten.....LOVE always Kia (Kayla)!!!!......tears

Kim Johnson

September 30, 2011

Rest in paradise Fatman....u will forever be truly missed.

Darrel Wise

September 30, 2011

Lil Mama may God comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow and grief. Fat,R.I.P.

Lorraine Butler

September 30, 2011

Lil Mama I pray that God gives you and your family the strength and stay strong during these times. Knowing that God is with you always.

keshia rogers-hunt

September 30, 2011

sending my condolences to the family......may god keep his arms wrapped around all those affected by this

Corinthian MBC #2

September 30, 2011

To Les'Rielle anf Family our thoughts and prayers go out to you one the lost of your loved one. Remember Gos is there to comfort and sustain you. He can be whatever you need Him to be, so just hold to God's unchanging hand and He will see you through.

yan3

September 30, 2011

R.I.P. fat its sad that you had to leave so soon your missed by so many,may u rest in paradise!!

Vernance Wilfred(LilLee)

September 30, 2011

To Lil Mama (Ester Allen) and family, May the Lord bless and keep you and your family strong.Continue to hold onto his unchanging hand.There's no pain God can not ease.

Bridget

September 30, 2011

R.I.P Fat u will b missed by all who love and knew u

103 KIva

September 30, 2011

RIP FATMAN MY UR SOUL REST GONE BUT NT FORGOTTEN :((

Genille Crawford

September 30, 2011

R.I.P. FAT MAN !!!!! Lester you are truly loved and missed by family and friends . ... gone but never forgotten ( G. Crrawford family )

103 K. Coates

September 30, 2011

RIP FATMAN GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN:((( MY HEART GOES OUT TO UR FAMILY.....

Toya Giles

September 30, 2011

RIP Drive-Way Fat

Davion

September 30, 2011

STILL CAN'T BELEIVE U LEFT US.....BUT I KNOW U RESTIN IN PARADISE!!! I WILL CONTINUE 2 PRAY 4 YO FAM(ILY). LOVE YA'LL ALLEN FAMILY...STAY STRONG N KEEP YA HEAD! FOR HE WILL B LOVED N SADLY MISSED!!!

formeka

September 30, 2011

r.i.p. brother ily hated dat dis happened 2 you but god wanted his child home wit him..... i keep playing dis picture ova & ova in my head us in da bar having fun getting full like we always do ily & imy you kno you will always be apart of me words can't even explain how i'm feeling...... but rest on brother til we
meet again
love always, ur #1 sister meka

Dayshawn(SHORTY)

September 30, 2011

R.I.P. FATMAN MI PRAYERS GOES OUT TO YOUR FIANCE AND YOUR FAMILY

GAYSHA

September 30, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Angela Burbank

September 30, 2011

R I P

September 30, 2011

R I paridise fat gone to soon forever in our hearts you will be truly missed. Gone but never forgotten

rachel allen

September 29, 2011

Cousion when are u coming home and get in your bed I miss u so much u need to hurry before I file a missing report Ily fat rest fa me

TRINA

September 29, 2011

R. I. P. FATMAN MAY UR SOUL REST N ETERNAL PEACE

brittany of da second floor.m.l.k.all day baby! tears

September 29, 2011

R.i.p Fatman ur gone but u will NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN.I DIDNT KNOW U PERSONALLY BUT I REMEMBER UR FACE FROM OFF DA FLOORS,U WAS A GREAT FATHER TO UR DAUGHTER.AND I KNOW U SHINING DOWN TELLING LESI EVERYTHING OK!

WEWE GOT ON OUR HATTER BLOCKERS....... HAHAHAHAHA ......HE LOVED HIS SHADES

lesrielle allen

September 29, 2011

R.I.P dad yu will always be in my memories and heart and will be missed ...........LOVE YU DAD : Your daughter Lesi i will be strong for yu
YOUR FAMILY WILL ALWAYS LOVE YU NO MATTER WHAT DAD!

SHARESE & SHANTRELL JONES

September 29, 2011

FATMAN YOU WILL FOREVER BE MISSED:(((
GONE WAY TOO SOON.....

Angela Bernard

September 29, 2011

Rest In Peace Fat Man and may God's Perpetual Light Shine Upon You. I will miss you my Godson.

September 29, 2011

RIP FAT MAN truly loved and always will be missed,by me your loving god mother ANGELA BERNARD.

Kwan Allen

September 29, 2011

R.I.P. Fat u will b missed. Love u unc.

juvana roberts

September 29, 2011

to his family, ya'll have my deepest sympathy, may god bless every one who is going through this tradgey,, keep god first

rayshika renee overstreet

September 29, 2011

Fatman we miss u and love u so much it's gonna be hard not seeing u sitting on tha porch on tha ave when I pass. I kno in my heart,body and soul that ur in a betta place but it's still so hard to accept I love u .ur one of tha few friends I've had my whole life I will always love u.

Larry Francois

September 29, 2011

Fat you will be truly missed. The Hot Spot will never be the same not seeing your face in the barber shop. We love you man but God loves your more.One Love The Hot Spot Family.Larry,Ramon C. Peaches, Don and Ramon S.

rayshika renee overstreet

September 29, 2011

Fat we will miss u so much I can't believe I won't be able to see u sitting on tha ave chillin on tha porch anymore. My heart,mind,body and soul knows you're in a better place but it so hard to accept I love u so much and ima miss u even more.see u next life time my friend :+(

September 29, 2011

RIP FATMAN,Loved and will b truley missed by all who loved u Ester i am praying for and hope that there wii b better days ahead for u.love u Angela.

Blakk

September 29, 2011

R.I.P.

Sonny

September 29, 2011

R.I.P Fat. You're now on to bigger and better things. Your life isn't over, it just started. You will be missed.

September 29, 2011

rest in peace
my fav <3 im qone miss yu

Keywana

September 29, 2011

Rip Fat luv always

shyann anderson

September 29, 2011

MAY YOUR SOUL FOREVER REST IN PEACE fatman,You WILL BE TRULY MISS <3

C Toney

September 29, 2011

My heart & prayers goes out 2 da Allen family......Rest on Fat u will truly be missed!!!!!!

WARREN CRAIG, JR.

September 29, 2011

Fat I will miss you so much. But I will remember the good times we shared as a family sitting by Mrs. D on the avenue just getting our laugh on. R.I.P FAT "THE BOSS".

Lou Wells

September 29, 2011

Sending prayers and condolences to your family fatman. May your soul rest in perfect perfect peace!

Lucian "Lou" Wells & family

Angelic

September 29, 2011

Rest N Paradise!! (Fatman) My Prayers are with the, Allen Family @ this time of Bereavement.. May Peace Be With You All..:/

Ina Keelen

September 29, 2011

May the lord bless YO family & friends while u take YO jouney n heaven

Ashley Rankin

September 29, 2011

R I P Fatman i will miss u

Martin smith

September 29, 2011

Rip fatman i will miss u and hole me a spot in heaven

Arkesha Lawrence

September 29, 2011

"REST ON"

JUANETTA MINOR

September 29, 2011

REST IN PARADISE "FAT" YOUR SMILE WILL TRUELY BE MISSED YOU HAVE TOUCHED SO MANY HEARTS REST ON MY BROTHA, REST ON FOR YOUR JOB HERE IS DONE!

Stacey Thornton

September 29, 2011

Lil mamma i'm praying for you and the family so very sorry for your lot. But God Is hold on to him AND he's going to BE fine. FAT MAN YOU WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED AND MISS SORRY I'M NOT GOING TO MAKE IT TO SEE YOU BUT UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN BUT I'LL COME VISIT WHEN I'M DOWN THERE IN NOV LOVE STACEY :(

Garnette melph girl

September 29, 2011

R.I.p fat man you will b missed by many .my fragile heart has been broken when they took you away . It's nothing but pain for everybody they knew you we love you And will never for get you . Enjoy the gates of your new kingdom

September 29, 2011

TO THE ALLEN FAMILY YALL KNOW WE ARE LOST FOR WORDS SEEING HIM GROW UP BECOMING A MAN AND TO LOST HIM IS A BIG HEARTBREAKER:(:(:( AND HIS NIECES AND NEPHEWS WILL MISS HIM!!! FROM IYONA, RIYONA, BOIL, BRE, & DUDDIE AND THE REST OF THE JOHNIGAN FAMILY

Garnette melph girl

September 29, 2011

RIp fat man you will b missed

September 29, 2011

Dear Ester, I remember you and your sons. You are a very strong and loving woman. God bless you and your family.

Ashley M.

September 29, 2011

R.I.P. Fat! My prayers goes out to the Allen Family...Lesi and Sista be strong as he would want y'all to be....In this time of grief look to Jesus!

R Harris

September 29, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with your family, You are now their Guardian Angel!!!!

Kenette Terrance&family

September 29, 2011

jst can't believe ur day came big hommie but u r & will be truly missed...look down upon us..

Kathy Martin

September 29, 2011

R.I.P FAT MAN GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN AN MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO THE ALLEN FAMILY MAY THE LORD WITH Y'ALL AT DIS TIME IN LIFE

Phatt

September 29, 2011

Rest in peace Luv

Shantell day

September 29, 2011

You will definitely be MISSED.. <3 always.. Shantell

Ericia Henry

September 29, 2011

Fat you will be missed. To the family I would like to say stay strong and be encourage because God knows what is best.

Katina Harness& Family

September 29, 2011

R.I.P Fat! My prayers are with the Allen family.

Rollxxx

September 29, 2011

My prayers goes out to the Cornell family...

Mone't Williams Carol's daughter

September 29, 2011

R.I.P. Fat Man, If I ever fall for no reason I'm gone know that was U pushing on me all the way from heaven.... I'll miss seeing u outside in the morning. Much love on my end

kendra barra

September 29, 2011

R.I.p fatman....now u get to hang w/ ur boy again....tell SIP I'm missing him

tibra hankton

September 29, 2011

R.I.P FATT MAN U WILL TRUELY BE MIS I CANT BELEIVE UR DAY HAS COME UR GONE 2 A BETTER PLACE NO MORE SORROWS NO MORE PAIN....:( REST ON FATT UR NAME WILL LIVE A LIFE TIME......TEARS!!!

Tyra W.M.

September 29, 2011

LORD JESUS,please keep this family covered with your SON'S precious blood,YOU said in your WORD that you will never leave us nor forsake us.Allow them FATHER to be healed inside and out.EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CANNOT HEAL.TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD.May GOD Bless And Keep This FAMILY.

brenda pitts

September 28, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Reuben Shaw

September 28, 2011

Life, like a mist, appears for just a day,
Then disappears tomorrow.
All that we are can quickly fade away,
Replaced with tears and sorrow.
If a man should die, can he live again?
Hear the promise God has made:

Friends of our God, though they may pass away,
Will never be forsaken.
All those asleep who in God's memory stay,
From death he will awaken.
Then we'll come to see all that life can be:
Paradise eternally.

He will call; The dead will answer.
They shall live at his command.
For he will have a longing
For the work of his own hand.
So have faith, and do not wonder,
For our God can make us stand.
And we shall live forever,
As the work of his own hand.

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