LAFOURCHE and TERREBONNE PARISHES, LA. 

Obituary for TROXCLAIR, ALLEN, SR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: The Daily Comet, Lafourche Parish La. and Houma Today, Terrebonne 
Parish, La.

Published: Saturday, July 24, 2010 

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TROXCLAIR, ALLEN, SR.

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Allen George Troxclair Sr., 86, a native of Mount Airy and a resident of 
Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home, died at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2010.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Monday at the chapel of the 
Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home, 4080 W. Airline Highway in Reserve. Mass 
of Christian burial will take place at 11 a.m. Monday at the chapel, with burial 
of military honors held at 2 p.m. at Port Hudson National Cemetery in Zachary.

He is survived by three sons, Burton Troxclair of Buford, Ga., Ronald Troxclair 
and wife, Linda, of Taylorsville, N.C., and Allen Troxclair Jr. and wife, 
Suzanne, of Thibodaux; two daughters, Melinda "Prissy" Vines of Buford, Ga. and 
Patricia "Leah" Lindhorst and husband, Steven, of Tarpon Springs, Fla.; 10 
grandchildren, Brad Troxclair and wife, Nikki, Rick Troxclair, Jennie Frye and 
husband, Daniel, Jessica Troxclair, Keith Schexnayder, Todd Schexnayder and 
wife, Chantelle, Christopher Ben Combetta and wife, Megan, Benton Troxclair, 
Courtney Troxclair, and Dexter Troxclair; seven great-grandchildren; two 
sisters, Gladys Troxclair Toups and late husband, Reed, of Texas, and Sophie 
Troxclair Clesi and late husband, Ralph, of Denham Springs; two sisters-in-law, 
Myrtle Troxclair and late husband, Glenn, of Luling, and Mary Helen Troxclair 
and late husband, Huey, of Lutcher; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lezaine J. Troxclair and Bertha 
Champagne Troxclair; two brothers, Glenn Troxclair and Huey Troxclair; and two 
sisters, Lillian Troxclair Petrocelli and Hazel Troxclair Schwarz.

Allen was born on April 19, 1924 in Mount Airy, La. He spoke fondly of his youth 
spent with family and friends on Angelina Plantation, the family home. He 
graduated from Leon Godchaux High School and then enlisted in the Navy, serving 
in World War II. After completing his service in the Navy, he obtained a 
bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia. He eventually made his home in 
Houma, and worked as an engineer in the oilfield industry until his retirement.

Allen enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and he was an avid LSU fan. 
He also treasured the friendships he made with residents and staff at the 
Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home in Reserve.

Millet-Guidry Funeral Home in Reserve is in charge of arrangements.

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