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Joe Don Dickson

Allen Paul Yawn, 48, of Pitkin, LA, passed from this life on Saturday, Janaury 7, 2017.


Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Margaret Johnson; daughters, Kayla Ruiz (Yawn), Courtney Miller, Katelyn Yawn and Karissa Ruiz; brothers, Edwin Giles and Steven Johnson & wife Candi; sister, Melody Johnson & friend Christie Harrington; grandchildren, Ryan Miller, Jaysean Ruiz, Alicia Ruiz, Rodrick England & Rhyanna Yawn; girlfriend, Stacie Jackson; bestfriends, Phil Cardy & Steve Sheehan; two nieces & two nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Irving Wallace Johnson.


Vistation will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2017 from 5:00PM – 8:00PM at Myers Colonial Funeral Home, in DeRidder, LA. Memorial service will be held Monday, Janauary 9, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home. Officiating will be Edward Evans & Steve Sheehan.


We would like to thank everyone for all their prayers and support.  He will truly be missed by all.

Joe Don Dickson
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