Allan Brian Crow

Allan Brian Crow passed away at his home in Decatur, Georgia on Friday,March 8th after a ten-year struggle with neuroendocrine cancer. He wasborn on February 17, 1953, and was 66 years old.A graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston,Louisiana on March 23rd at 11:00 am. A reception will follow at the TempleBaptist Church Life Center, 1515 S. Service Road W, Ruston, Louisiana,71270.Allan attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and graduatedwith a Bachelor of Science in communications in 1976 (Geaux Tigers).After graduating, he was the Assistant Public Information Officer for theLouisiana Department of Education, Public Relations Director for a localbusiness association, and Executive Director of the Louisiana DemocraticParty. In 1983, he established a political media consulting firm, Allan Crowand Associates, in Baton Rouge, and served during an election cycle asSouthern Political Director with the Democratic Congressional CampaignCommittee. Allan moved his business to Atlanta in 1998 and maintained anoffice in Washington, D.C., continuing his work to help elect candidatesthroughout the country. He was nationally recognized by multiple mediaorganizations as one of the country most effective political consultantsand for his talents in writing, designing, and producing clever and effectivecampaign ads. He retired from his life work in 2018.Allan was a member of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church. Hisdedication to his faith strongly influenced his actions in all aspects of hispersonal and professional life. He believed in the power of the human spiritand that, with God help, there was nothing he could not do. He lived hisbeliefs every day, and will be remembered for his intelligence, integrity, wit,and humor, and for his compassion and empathy toward all people. Allanwill also be remembered for his incredible attention to and knowledge ofdetails and ability to hold intelligent and meaningful discussions related tomany topics, especially sports, music, and politics. He was a loving anddevoted husband, a loyal brother, an encouraging and supportive uncle,and a true friend. His creative and generous spirit will continue to be aninspiration to all who knew him.Allan is preceded in death by his parents Dr. William Miles Crow and BettyHanna Crow. He is survived by his wife Teresa Frances Tucker; sister,Brenda Benthul (James) of Prairieville, Louisiana; brother, Grady Crow(Susan) of Houston, Texas; step-mother Shirley Drake Crow of Monroe,Louisiana; nephew Austin Crow of Ft. Worth, Texas; niece Bailey Crow ofHouston, Texas; nephew Taylor Aucoin of Edinburgh, Scotland; nieceJessica Aucoin Mushtare (Dallas) and their daughter Audrianna Mushtareof Mandeville, Louisiana. Allan also leaves behind the many friends hemade throughout his life. He will be missed and remembered dearly by allwho knew him.In lieu of flowers, friends and family wishing to do so may make donationsin Allan memory to the Zebra Fund at Ochsner Neuroendocrine Clinic(giving.ochsner.org under Tribute), the LSU Scholarship Fund (LSU.edu,click Give), or the Visiting Nurse fund for the underinsured (www.vnhs.org/get-involved/make-a-donation/donate-now/). Please have theseorganizations notify Allan wife (Teresa Tucker at 139 Coventry Road,Decatur, Ga., 30030) of gifts. For more information about neuroendocrinecancer, please visit www.ochsner.org/services/neuroendocrine-tumorprogram.