Extracted from The News-Star (Monroe, LA)
Wednesday, December 7, 2005

Allen ``Ace'' Jackson Crowell, II
Nov. 28, 1945 - Dec. 2, 2005

Allen died, Friday, December 2, 2005 approximately 5:00 PM due to a fatal gunshot wound he received before being transported to LSU-EA Conway Hospital. Allen was a hardworking man who provided well for his family. He had many, many friends, due to his love for people around him to share good times.

Allen served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1978 in which he received a honorable discharge. He served in the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1971 in which he received honors and medals for outstanding service. He was a member of the National Guard Reserve. He sponsored ``Toys for Tots Poker Run'' as well as ``MDA Poker Run.'' While living in DeRidder, LA he served as Deputy Sheriff of Beauregard Parish. He was also a member of Anna Coca Masonic Lodge.

Survivors include his mother, Lola Rogers; wife, Donna Crowell; daughter, Melissa Crowell Ballard and husband Chuck Ballard of Jacksonville, FL; son, Allen ``Jock'' J. Crowell, III of Gilbert, LA; two sisters, Wista Ford of Shreveport, and Betty Whitington Edmonds and husband William Thomas Edmonds, Jr.; two nephews Steven and Ryan Ford, both of Shreveport; stepchildren include daughters Cheryl Frogden of Austin, TX, Halie Hughes of Eros and Farrah Dehlavi of Eros; sons, Theron Phantz of DeRidder and Robert Phantz of Zachary, LA. Allen was preceded in death by his father Allen J. Crowell, Sr. and stepson Raymond Phantz.

His memorial will be held at Am-Vet Post 66 at 2915 Armand Street, Monroe, LA on, Wednesday, December 7, 2005 from 1:00 until 4:00 PM. All family and friends are cordially invited to this celebration in Allen's honor.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, any donations be made to Ouachita Independent Bank, special account fund for Allen ``Ace'' J. Crowell, II leading to arrest and conviction of persons involved.