James D. "Jimmy" Allen

December 8, 1937 - December 27, 2013

Mr. James “Jimmy” Allen of Trumann died Friday, December 27, 2013 at his home at the age of 76 years and 19 days. He was born Wednesday, December 8, 1937 in Greenfield, Ark., to the late Thomas Eugene and Clara Bryant Allen and had lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. Mr. Allen was a retired parts manager for Sears, veteran of the National Guard and was a member of First Baptist Church in Trumann. He was preceded in death by 3 sisters, 2 brothers and his parents. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Loretta Fritz Allen of the home, two daughters, Jamie Michelle Allen of Trumann and Lori Leigh Allen of Trumann; one sister, Clara Faye Astin of Ozark, MO, and 7 grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday, December 30, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann with Rev. John Blackford officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Pallbearers will be Kenny Fritz, James Ruffin, Brad Moon, Ryan Baker, Kenny Allen, Jerry Hollihan, George Wood and Chuck Palmer. Visitation will be Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. An online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.