Lawrence Crawford Allen

Our beloved Lawrence C. Allen, affectionately known as “L.C.” was born to Daniel E. Allen and Pearl Allen (momma and pappa) on April 28, 1939, in Lubbock, Texas and was one of fifteen of the Allen family children consisting of eleven brothers and three sisters.

On March 3, 2025, our Father God, according to His will, called upon L.C.’s spirit, after eighty-five years of living on earth, to depart and to settle in at home in His presence.

At the age of four, L.C.’s family moved to Portland, Oregon where he attended grade/middle school and after promotion attended Washington High School to graduate in 1958. L.C. was later drafted into the Army in 1961 where he served for three (possibly more) years and was honorably discharged.

L.C. formed a marital union with Bennie Louise McFerrin in 1963 and was married for thirteen years. From that union born was his one and only child – daughter, Nichole Allen (CoCo).

L.C. discovered his occupational niche in the hospitality industry and through the years was employed with several eateries in the Portland area to later in life root himself at the esteemed Columbia Edgewater, members only, Country Club where he retired.

Although one of his most unique personality traits was that of a man of very few words to be spoken verbally, L.C. was known for possessing a special gift of expression through dance. His dance moves said, by those who knew him well in his younger years, to be unmatched on any dance floor.

Inspired by the great Arthur Ashe, L.C. also enjoyed learning and playing tennis recreationally.

L.C.’s favorite color is Blue!

Preceding in death are his parents; Daniel E. Allen and Pearl Allen; Bennie L. Allen; Brother's - Dossie, Lavanious, Roland, William, Daniel, Willie, Jerry, Lavon, Lloyd and Marvin Allen; Sisters - Ozell Allen, Joyce Allen Strachan and Billie Allen-Porter.

L.C. leaves to rejoice in his memories, daughter – Nichole Allen (CoCo); brother Autry Allen; grandchildren – Da'Naiya McPherson Dean, Brandi McPherson and Noah Glenn; great-grandchildren – Jahmir, Tristyn, Taylir and Jayce Dean; Semaj and Sebastian Hobbs- Fletcher and Quinnci Alvarez and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.