Dr. Troy D. Allen

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Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | March 23, 2017

On Friday, March 17, 2017, Dr. Troy D. Allen(56) moved up to the rank of ancestor.

A native of McKeesport, PA, Dr. Allen was a History professor at Southern University and an adjunct professor at LSU in the Department of African American Studies. Dr. Allen was blessed with educational and life wisdom beyond his years. His passion for African American History and Egyptology touched the lives of so many. He leaves behind his wife, Lia White-Allen, whom he adored and was married to for 25 years. To their union, four children were born, Saiid, Khephren, Akosua, and Djoser. He also leaves behind his mother, Helen Allen, two brothers, Jeffrey (Marion) Allen and Todd Swindle, and one sister, Tiffany Swindle. Services will be held Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at First United Methodist Church, viewing 9am-11am, services at 11:00. Interment, McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery.

Originally published March 23, 2017.

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