Allen J. Short Obituary
Allen J. Short (Carencro, Louisiana) passed away on September 18, 2026. Allen, born on March 10, 1952, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Allen J. Short to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Voorhies Short, Sr. and Laura Gautreaux Short; and his brother Gerald James Short. He is survived by: his wife Carrol M. Short; his stepchildren, Johnathan, Martha and Kay; his siblings, Voorhies Short Jr. (Betty), Harold (Anna), Deany Short (Regina), Louis Short (Carla), Gloria Behari (Cecil), Gladys Stutes (Clebe), Cindy Boutin (Larry), Sandra, Bailey, Linda, Sonia and Lisa; his stepsiblings, Johnnie Short (Jessica) and Dawn Short Daigle (Tim); and his close friends, Sparky and Shawn.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 22nd 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Melancon Funeral Home (4117 N University Ave, Carencro, LA 70520). A rosary was held on Tuesday, September 22nd 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 22nd 2026 at 2:30 PM at the same location.
