Obituary

Allen Burkhalter

October 13, 1949 - December 25, 2025

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.  St. John 14:1-3

Allen Burkhalter was born on October 13, 1949 to Willie “Dumas” Burkhalter and Mecia Dupon Burkhalter.

He was married to Sandra Smith for 29 years and grew up in a large family.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Sandra Burkhalter of Mt. Hermon LA; two stepchildren, Cardasha of Atlanta GA; Kendmell Mt. Hermon, LA; sisters, Augustine White of Dayton OH, Gwendolyn Dyson of Los Angeles, CA; step sisters, Ola (Richard) Magee of Franklinton, LA, Katrine Gibbs of Bogalusa, LA; step brother, Edward (Deborah) Norman; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Essie Burkhalter of Los Angeles, CA, Mary Burkhalter of Roseland, LA, Virginia (Samuel) Issac, Johnny (Henretea) Harvey, Lora (Michael) Burton, Timothy Smith, Theresa (Ollie) McClendon; four step grandchildren, Rodrick Antoine, Markayla and Malaysia; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

His heavenly entrance will be greeted by his parents, Willie “Dumas” and Mecia Burkhalter, step mother, Mae Bell Burkhalter; sisters, Dorothy Briggs, Carol Bell, Judy Burkhalter, Willie Tammie Burkhalter; step brothers, Michael Norman, Jessie Norman, David Norman, Leroy Norman, and Kelly Norman; and a stepsister, Delores Norman. 

A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2025 from 9:00AM – 11:00AM followed by the funeral service at 11:00AM at Union Chapel AME Church 23011 Silver Creek Rd Kentwood, LA 70444 with Eld. Albert Brumfield – Officiating. 

Crain and Sons Funeral Home – Franklinton are in charge of arrangements.