ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: WILLIAMS, ALLEN FRANKLIN 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Jones Funeral Home, Inc., Morgan City and Franklin, La.

Died: Monday, October 24, 2011

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WILLIAMS, ALLEN FRANKLIN 
(September 26, 1933 - October 24, 2011)

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Life Epitome of Mr. Allen Franklin Williams

"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my 
Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I 
go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will 
come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be 
also." JOHN 14:1-3

Born: September 3, 1933 in Patterson, La, to Mr. Rapheal Williams, Sr. and Mrs. 
Cora Franklin Williams.

Allen Williams, age 78, a native and resident of Patterson, La., died Monday, 
October 24th at 5:12 PM at Medical City Hospital in Dallas, TX.

Allen served in the United States Air Force. The East St. Mary Veteran Funeral 
Squad will perform at graveside.

Visitation will be Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Good Hope Baptist Church, from 
8:00 AM until funeral at 10:00 AM. Burial will be in the Shield Benevolent 
Cemetery in Patterson, La.

Marry Mrs. Ann Delores Dudley Williams on October 1, 1960 in Amite, La., for 
fifty-one (51) years.

Church/Religious Affiliations: Baptized by the late Reverend John Simmons, Sr., 
at Good Hope Baptist Church in Patterson, Louisiana, where he served as 
Chairman of the Deacon Board; Chief Finance Officer; Adult Sunday School 
Teacher; Chairman of Hope's Place; Co-chair of the Married Couples Ministry; 
attended Christian education classes on the District, State, and National 
levels where he received many certificates and graduated from Christian 
leadership classes for Deans and Presidents. Had a passion for teaching, 
especially the Word of God.

Education: Patterson Elementary School; Sumpter Williams High School in Morgan 
City, La., Southern University in Baton Rouge, La., where he received a 
Bachelor of Science Degree; Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, La., where 
he received his Master of Arts Degree +30.

Military Experience: Served four years in the United States Air Force; received 
an Honorable Discharge.

Occupation: a retired teacher, taught fro thirty-five (35) years in the St. 
Mary Parish School System; was an instructor for the Jobs for America's 
Graduates )JAG) Program for Morgan City-Paterson and the Tri-City Area.

Organization: Charter Member of 100 Black Men of St. Mary Parish; Past 
Commander of Carr-Robertson Post No. 589.

Community Involvement: An active member of the City of Patterson Planning 
Commission; Past member of Boy Scouts of America; Past coach of the Little 
League Baseball Team.

Masonic Rites: Pride of Patterson Chapter No. 28 Order of Eastern Stars, St. 
Mary Court No. 5 Heroines of Jericho, John Parson Consistory No. 171 (33 Degree 
Mason), Member of Ghadur No. 61, Holy Royal Arch Mason Brotherhood 22, Prince 
Hall Lodge 116-Berwick, La.

Allen leaves to cherish his memory; his devoted wife, Mrs. Ann Delores Dudley 
Williams of Patterson, La; one son, Mr. Armon Dudley Williams of Patterson, La; 
one daughter, Ms. Aileen Janell Williams of Los Angeles, California; one 
sister, Mrs. Betty Joyce Williams Sidney of Port Allen, La; two brothers, Mr. 
Raphael ( Ann) Williams, Jr., of San Diego, California and Mr. Mark Anthony 
(Laura) Williams of Patterson, La; three god-children, Ms. Janielle Nicole 
Vining of Patterson, La., Ms. Gail Ruffin of Morgan City, La., and Mr. Irvin 
Winston, Jr. of Thibodaux, La; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many 
friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rapheal Williams, Sr. and Cora 
Franklin Williams,; one brother, Hercules Williams' three sisters, Delores 
Williams Herrin, Evelyn Williams Winn and Barbara Williams Mack.

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