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Allen Desselles, 38, Marksville

On November 19, 1984, a baby boy was born to Allen and Wanda Desselle in Alexandria, Louisiana, they named him, Allen Preston Desselles.

As a child, Allen Preston attended Holy Ghost Catholic School and went on to Marksville High School. He is a member of the class of 2002. He attended Holy Ghost Church.

Allen Preston fit the definition of “country”. He grew up helping take care of the pastures, cows, and chickens. He loved to ride his horses, 4-wheelers, and zydeco! He was a Founder of LA 1 Rider trail riding group and a Founder of Zydeco Bike Fest.

Allen always had a love for cars! This led him to his career as a car salesman. He is known as “The Goat” and “The Best that ever did it” when it comes to selling vehicles. AP’s heart of gold allowed him to help people all over the state drive reliable vehicles. He has been named “Salesman of the Year” more than once in his lifetime!

When it came to his family, he was loved! Allen Preston loved deeply! He shielded them with protection, provided them with advice to live life to their fullest, and uplifted when they were down!

On Monday, November 28, 2022, our beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend left this life and went on to live with our Heavenly Father.

Memories of Allen Preston will forever remain in the hearts of all he touched: His parents, Allen Desselles and Wanda Greenhouse Desselles, His brothers, Clyde (Sandra) Benjamin of Hammond, LA, Demetrius (LaQuashanee) Porter, Sr of Marksville, LA; His Sisters, Regina (Richard) Speed of Harbor City, CA, Wanda R. Desselle of Port Arthur, TX, and Ashley (Bryant) Spells of Marksville, LA. His aunt Susan Ravare of Marksville, LA;

A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 2 Godchildren, Tamia Porter and Rodney Lockwood, Jr.

Allen was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Marcel and Dora Desselles; maternal grandparents, Michael and Waiver Greenhouse; Uncles, Lyman Desselles, James Desselles, Overton Desselles, and Rodney Greenhouse; Aunts, Eva Desselles, Lucille Ford, Inez Gilbert, Diane Broussard, and Gail Greenhouse.

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