Allen James Colston, 78, passed away at his home on Dec. 23, 2016, surrounded by his family. He was born in Opelousas, La., on June 5, 1938, and during his high school years moved to Lake Charles where he attended Sacred Heart High School. He served in the United States Army. Allen spent the majority of his career with the Department of Veteran's Medical Centers as Director of Human Resources, Assistant Director and Director of a number of Veteran Administration Medical Centers including Iowa City, Iowa, Muskogee, Okla., and others. He retired after serving as Director of the VA Medical Center in Alexandria, La. Allen loved his family and was a doting grandfather. He loved cars, sports and watching his old western movies.
Left to Cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years, Genevieve Colston; son, Todd Colston (Deedra) of San Diego, Calif.; daughter, Charmaine Colston- Hamilton (Ronnie-deceased) of Aurora, Colo.; three grandchildren: Ryan Colston (Shanelle), Mikayla Hamilton-Kidd (Erik) and Allen Hamilton; three great-grandchildren: Rani and Rian Kidd and Jordan Colston; siblings, Margo Boyce (Willie) of Bowie, Md., Yvonne Manning-Smith (Robbie) of Lake Charles, La., Diane Colston of Lake Charles, La.; sisters-in-law: Juanita "Connie" Colston of Lake Charles, La., Joann Carney of Baton Rouge, La, Vanessa Colston of Baton Rouge, La., and brother-in-law, Lawrence Isaac of Houston, Texas; dedicated Godchild/nephew, Clifton "Joey" Colston and nephew Devan Isaac; along with a host of other nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents Mary Walker and Allen Mason Colston; brothers, Clifton and Gerald Colston; sister, Judie Arceneux-Isaac; nephews, Dwight and Dwade Colston.
The Colston family would like to thank Dr. Kohler and Nurse Peggy, Dr. Bergeron and Nurse Pam and Harbor Hospice Staff: Nurse Felicia, Nurse's Aide Gabby and spiritual support team.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with Father Uche Adiukwu officiating. Rosary at 10:15 a.m. and Mass at 11 a.m. Internment will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Words of comfort may be shared at www.combrefuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Combre Funeral Home.