James Franklin Allen

James Franklin Allen obituary, Ridgeland, MS

James Franklin Allen

James Allen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sebrell Funeral Home on Aug. 28, 2024.

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James Franklin Allen (Longarm), 79, passed away on August 26, 2024 at his home in Georgetown, MS.
James was a retired truck driver who loved all things cow related. He was a proud member of the First Pentecostal Church of Georgetown.
James is survived by his special friend; Winette Lewis, siblings; Daniel Allen (Kay), Ethel Hart and Bett Whitten, children; Jamie Allen (Tracy), BoBo Wilson (Christy), Penny Thornhill (Ernest) and Jonathan Allen (Robin), grandchildren; Erynn Allen, Kamryn Allen, Kade Allen, Niki Lawrence (Dee Dee), Gina Allen, Reese Allen, Mason Allen, Ryan Wilson (Amya), Lane Wilson, Riley Thornhill, Autumn Thornhill, Tuff Thornhill, Cooper Thornhill and Amanda Thornhill; and 8 great-grandchildren who loved him dearly.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Jim K. Allen and Velma Ree Allen; Thomas Allen, Edna Moody and Regina Sojourner.

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