Obituary: James Edward Allen (Toot)
James Edward Allen (Toot), age 78, passed away surrounded by his family on the morning of Thursday, January 25, 2024.
His funeral service will be held at Dixie Funeral Home on Saturday February 3, 2024, at 11 a.m. with Pastor James Morgan in charge. Burial will be in the Jones Grove Missionary Baptist Church cemetery and Dixie Funeral Home is in charge of the professional service.
James was born on July 20, 1945, in Hickory Valley, Tennessee, the oldest child of James and Lucille Allen. He had a career with General Motors for 30 years, first in Detroit and later in Kansas City, Missouri. After retirement, he spent his time working in the yard and enjoying time with his family.
He loved sports and spending hours cheering on his beloved Kansas City Chiefs. James loved to tell stories and to have a good time; he always made the people around him laugh and feel special. He was a giant of a man, a loyal friend, and everyone who knew him loved him. Most importantly, he was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a loyal friend.
James will be missed by many for his kindness, his razor-sharp wit, and his quiet sense of humor. He never met a person he couldn’t call a friend.
James’s memory was remarkable, especially with numbers, dates like birthdays, and remembering people. He was a role model for his children, and friends’ children, and neighborhood children. James could always be counted on to give practical wise counsel. He taught them the value of a hard days work and living life honestly grounded in integrity. We are grateful to have known and loved our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
James was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 27 years, Beverly Allen; his loving parents; and his sister Earnestine.
Left to cherish his memories are his son, James Allen III; daughters, Justina Allen and Jamese Allen; grandchildren, Karson Allen and Nylah Ward; siblings, Clarence, Annie Lou (Ted), Bobbie, Homer, Mary, Ella (Tad), Willie (Dena), Donnie (Patsy), Teresa (Marshall), Doretha (Marcus), and Tammy (Derado); and a host of other relatives.
Courtesy of Dixie Funeral Home, Bolivar, Tennessee.
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