Leslie Loren Allen Sr.

Leslie L. Allen, Sr., 92, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, died peacefully at home on April 17, 2024. He was a loving husband, devoted father, amazing grandfather and great-grandfather, true friend, and a good and faithful servant.

Les was born in Cushing, OK, on April 25, 1931, to John B. and Velda Allen and spent much of his childhood with his grandparents, Loren and Rachel Smith, at 110 N. Wade Avenue in Cushing, OK, where he called home. He served in the Korean War as Sergeant First Class and was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, and the Combat Infantry Badge. Upon completion of his service to our nation, he met and married the love of his life. He and Jeanelle were married for 61 years.

Les was preceded in death his wife, Mary Jeanelle Firmin Allen; parents, John B. and Velda Allen; brothers, Johnny Marvin Allen and Walter and Esma Firmin; and many friends and family members.

Les is survived by his children, Les and Margaret Allen, Kate Lovell, and Madeline and Jeff Miller. He left a legacy of 10 amazing grandchildren, Brandy and Rico Melancon, Caleb and Adrianna Lovell, Brittany and Karl Romig, Nathan and Jennifer Lovell, Kallie and Scott Alexander, Daniel and Courtney Lovell, Zachary and Kimia Miller, Hannah and Will Barton, Lauren and Dan Levert, and Jesse and Brittany Miller. He is also survived by 21 great-grandchildren: Brandt Melancon, Brennan Melancon, Mason Romig, Reese Romig, Cohen Allen, Casen Alexander, Cale Alexander, Olivia Levert, Hudson Levert, Austin Lovell, Victoria Lovell, Olivia Lovell, Logan Lovell, Jeanelle Lovell, Emmit Lovell, Elizabeth Lovell, Elijah Lovell, Oliver Lovell, Charles Barton, Peter Miller and Milo Miller – with more on the way.