James Allen was born October 21, 1938 in Tolar, Texas and went home to meet the Lord on December 3, 2021 in Mabank, Texas at the age of 83. He is preceded in death by his wife Nancy Allen, parents Francis and Lucille Allen, brother Jerry Allen and grandson Caleb Allen. James is survived by his son Greg Allen and wife Deborah, daughter Debra Jones, son Don Allen and wife Gina, son Rodney Allen and wife Beckie, 15 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 2 on the way, 2 sisters Wanda Nelson and husband David and Paula Dhane and husband Johnny, and numerous other family members and friends are left to cherish his memory.