Joseph Roy Allen, Sr.

Joseph Roy Allen, Sr., age 85, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 10, 2017. He was a native of Welcome, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Joseph served his country during the Korean War in the United States Air Force. He was a retired Float Builder of Blaine Kern Studios. Beloved husband of Audrey F. Allen. Loving father of Sheryl A. Allen and the late Joseph R. Allen, Jr. and Brian N. Allen. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Allen, Sr. Brother of Marie A. Calvey, Dorothy A. Scineaux and Louise A. Colomb; also survived by 7 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Relatives and friends of the family, also priest and parishioners of Holy Spirit Catholic Church and all neighboring churches; employees of Blaine Kern Studios; members of Jugs Social and Pleasure Club/NOMTOC, and Knights of Columbus are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 6201 Stratford Pl., New Orleans, LA on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 10:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:00a.m. until service time at the church.

Interment: Westlawn South Cemetery-Gretna, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.