Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....ELLEN, DON W.  July 1, 2024
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NEWS STAR WORLD - JULY 4, 2024
DON W. ELLEN

Don W. Ellen, age 80, peacefully passed away Monday, July 1, 2024, in Hammond, 
Louisiana, surrounded by his loving family. He was a fighting LSU tiger football 
player, Vietnam veteran, a well known figure in his industry. Big Daddy was 
larger than life and made an impression on everyone he met. "And just 
remember...#64 in your program and #1 in your heart!"

He leaves behind his loving wife of 39 years, Margaret Ellen; children, Marian 
Ellen Trabeaux (Michael), Don Warren Ellen Jr. (Dessy), and Samuel "Sam" Worth 
Ellen (Alivia); step-son; Justin Starkey; adoring grandchildren, Grace 
Walsworth, William Walsworth, Timothy Ellen, and Lillian June Ellen; step-
grandchildren; Emily, Jessie, Elle, Jaylee, Sophie, Kaci and Kodi Starkey; 
brother, Johnny Ellen (Gnita); as well as thousands of buddies.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Robert and Marian Ellen; and his 
sister, Nay Ann Ellen; step-son; Travis Starkey.

Family and friends are invited to attend The Celebration of Big Daddy on 
Saturday, July 20th 2024, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m at LSU Campus, Lod Cook 
Alumni Center in the Noland Ballroom.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in 
Hammond, Louisiana.

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