Dr. Michael “Mickey” Ray Allen, Sr., 74, formerly of Hope

Dr. Michael “Mickey” Ray Allen Sr., 74, of Benton, Louisiana, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at a nursing home in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Mickey was born August 14, 1951, in Hope, Arkansas, to D. E. “Gene” and Jeanette Byers Allen.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Ken Allen, and son Michael Ray Allen Jr.

Survivors include daughter, Michelle Allen Guillen of Las Vegas, Nevada; grandson Titus Guillen; granddaughter Lily Allen; wife Sangi Allen of Benton, Louisiana; sister Karen O’Dell of Hope; nephew Allen O’Dell; along with other family members and friends who also survive.

Mickey proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was a former Commander of American Legion Post 191. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Hana Baptist Church (5035 N. Market Shreveport, LA 71107), with Sang Hung Kim officiating. Memorial and burial of ashes will follow at Shover Springs Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Bossier City, Louisiana. In lieu of flowers: Please donate to the Wounded Warrior Project or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

A memorial service will be held Sunday (2-1) at 2pm at Shover Springs Baptist Church.