Kinder-Funeral Services for Alijah Jrake Droddy, 18, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 7, 2021, at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Kinder. Rev. Ren Watkins will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Lukes Cemetery under the direction of Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Homes.

The family will receive visitors at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home on Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 3-9 p.m. Visitation will resume on Friday morning from 8 a.m. until the time of service.

Known for his love of a good adventure, Alijah was also an extremely easygoing teen who readily held the loyalty and respect of his friends and family. He enjoyed riding his dirt bike and fishing. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Working towards his welding certification to start a career, Alijah participated on the Kinder High School Welding Team, ranking 8th in the state. Among a few favorite things, he appreciated hip-hop and rap music and loved his BBQ ribs. Alijah was dearly loved by all. He will be forever missed and unconditionally treasured by his family and friends.

Those left to cherish Alijah's memory include his father and step-mother, Joseph Droddy and Brittney Fontenot of Kinder; four brothers, Kane Manuel of Oberlin, Trenton Segura of Westlake, Eli and Kasen Droddy of Kinder; Apo', Barbara Droddy of Kinder; MawMaw, Tanya Clark and husband, "Tigger", of Carlyss; Grandma, Sandra Wing of Westlake; Nanny, Jan Smith of Winnfield; grandmother, Shanna Perkins of Elton; grandfather, Randal Droddy; Cosi-Paula Leger; aunts, Ashley Carson, Delma Leger, Elizabeth Droddy, Kristy Perkins and Faye Campbell; and uncles, Randall Droddy and Johnny Leger.

Alijah is preceded in death by his mother, Suzanne Miller; great grandmother, Lillian Leger; great grandfathers, Isaac Leger and Max Smith; aunts, Timer Newman and Dana Smith; and uncle, Bryan Smith.

Pallbearers honored to serve are-Noah Sickey, Dylan John, Buddy Martin, Maddox Pierrotti, C.J. May and Darius Bland.

Honorary Pallbearers honored to serve are-Isaac Droddy, Skylar Droddy, Kane Manuel, Eli Droddy and Kasen Droddy.