James “Jim” Allen, 80

James “Jim” Allen, 80, of Gainesville, died peacefully at home on Oct. 15, 2024. He was born Dec. 5, 1943, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Lloyd and Alice Allen. In keeping with his wishes, there are no services planned. 

Jim moved to California in his teens and later became a successful business owner. Upon his retirement in 2004, he moved to Ozark County where he enjoyed travel, fishing, watching the Cardinals and Chiefs and repairing sewing machines.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Sue Allen of the home; sister Lois Marklein of Gainesville; special friends:  Doris Venable, and Steve and Jan Splettstoesser, all of California; six stepchildren; granddaughters Holly Ferreira and Corryne Chenowth of California; many cousins, nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother and sister-in-law Ron and Jeri Allen; one stepson Morris; and his first wife Phyllis Allen.

Cremation services are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville.