James Edward Allen, Jr.

James Edward Allen, Jr. obituary, Lawrenceville, VA

James Edward Allen, Jr.

James Allen, Jr. Obituary

Visit the Williams Funeral Home and Crematory website to view the full obituary.

James Edward Allen, Jr., age 75, a lifelong resident of Greensville County, VA, passed away at his home on Friday, May 23, 2025.

He is survived by his wife, Pamella Allen; his children, Sherri Wood and Ginger Powers (Brian); step-children, Paula Mackler (John), Richard Bowman (Kim), and Mike Reed (Crystal), as well as numerous grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 8, 2025 at First Christian Church, 427 Ruritan Drive, Emporia, VA 23847.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Williams Funeral Home and Crematory

410 Windsor Ave., Lawrenceville, VA 23868

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