Robert "Ranger Bob" Allchin

Retired 1st SGT Robert F. “Ranger Bob” Allchin, age 88, passed away on August 13, 2025. He was born in Pemberton, NJ but was a resident of Greenwell Springs, LA. Robert was a US Army Airborne Ranger of 27 years, where he was decorated with many awards and citations to include 3 purple hearts. He was also a JROTC instructor for EBR Parish for 25 years. Robert will be missed by all who know him.

Robert is survived by his wife of 54 years Patricia A. Allchin, daughters; Helen R. Patin, husband Dee Patin of Pride, LA, Sue Owens of Baton Rouge, LA, and Gayleen D Courtney, husband Jason Courtney of Lakeland, FL, son; Gregg Allchin, wife Candy Allchin of Cumming, GA, 10 grandchildren as well as 11 great grandchildren.

Robert is preceded in death by his daughter, Carol A. Rodney.

Relatives and friends are invited to the Chapel of Central Funeral Home, 9995 Hooper rd. Baton Rouge, LA 70818, on Sunday August 17, 2025, for a visitation beginning at 3:00PM until 7:00PM. Visitation will continue Monday August 18, 2025 at 11:00AM until the funeral service beginning at 12:00PM. A burial is to follow at LA National Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to his faithful nurses/caregivers; Lisa Crutcher, Brittany Schnebelen, Tami Tucker, and the Hospice Team from Clarity Hospice of BR.