CELEBRATE MY LIFE, DO NOT MOURN MY DEATH Elroy G. Allen born May 28, 1931 to Hazel Street and Eugene Allen in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He was an only child. He received his formal education at Langston City (Laboratory) School, and Langston High School. He obtained his Bachelor of Science from Langston University and his Masters from Emporia State University. He worked as a Master Barber, Teacher, Coach, Counselor, Well Logger, and Realtor. An avid rodeo contestant, a member of professional international rodeo association and served as a spokesman. Elroy was also a card holder of the professional rodeo cowboys association. A man of many trades, he also trained horses and raised cattle. He was a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and was Dean of the intake program. He believed that there is nothing more important than family. Continually, stressed the importance of education. While attending Langston University Elroy met and later married Sheron D. Patrick. Elroy was a people person, never met a stranger and was always willing to help in any way he could. Friends and acquaintances are endless. Accepting Christ at an early age. He was an active member of St. Paul Baptist Church later on in life in Meridian, Ok. Served faithfully until his health began to fail.