Howard Hop Allen departed this life at University Hospital in New Orleans, La. on Thursday, February 25, 2010. Son of the late Robert Selestan and Geraldine Allen. Brother of Beatrice (Jessie) Lewis of Marrero, La., Geraldine Johnson of Jefferson, La., Robertine (Ronald) Bevley of Avondale, La., Ethel (Bradley) Rhodes of New Orleans, La., Robert Allen of Palestine, Tx., and Thomas Allen of New Orleans, La. Uncle of the late Wilfred Kelly Johnson, III. Nephew of Earline (Harold) Cooper of Algiers, La. Longtime friend of Cynthia Hayes. Preceded in death by 2 brothers, Joseph and a baby that died at birth, also survived by 7 nieces, 5 nephews 13 great nieces, and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 54 years a native and a resident of New Orleans, La. Relatives and friend of the family are invited to attend the funeral service are invited to attend the funeral service at Davis Mortuary Service 6820 Westbank Expressway Marrero, La. on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 10:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:00a.m. at the above named parlor. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. To view and sign the guest book, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com