James E. "Jimmie" Allen
March 30, 1926 - June 5, 2017
James E. “Jimmie“ Allen, passed away on June 5th, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. He was 91. He was a proud and decorated veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II and The Korean War. Jimmie was born in French Lick, IN on March 30th, 1926 the son of the late Roscoe and Zora Allen. He was actively involved and well known in the Dayton, OH business community, with the Kastle Electric Company for several decades. He was also a member of the Engineers Club of Dayton and a member of the Masonic Fraternity at St. John's Lodge in Dayton, OH. Jimmie leaves behind his wife of 71 years Phyllis (Pomeroy) Allen, two daughters; Linda (Irv) Retherford of Kettering, OH, and Teri (Tim) West of Kettering, OH, one son Michael (Cyndy) Allen of Cincinnati, OH, seven grandchildren; Shannon Hardin, Jonathan Allen, Emily Retherford, Kate Lybrook, Krista Burns, Kelley Osinski and Caroline Allen. In addition, eleven loving great grandchildren and numerous extended family and close friends. Memorial Service will be held on Thursday June 15th, at The Gathering Place, 8911 Yankee St. Centerville. OH 45458 at 6:00 pm. Final resting place at Woodland Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers to Hospice of Dayton. Arrangements in care of Reis Legacy Center Meyer-Boehmer Funeral Home.
James E. “Jimmie“ Allen, passed away on June 5th, 2017 at Hospice of Dayton. He was 91. He was a proud and decorated veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II and The Korean War. Jimmie was born in French Lick, IN on March... View Obituary & Service Information