- Date Of Birth: January 28, 1932
- Date Of Death: August 16, 2019
- State: Florida
James H. Allen, Jr. 87, of Tallahassee, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019, at his residence.
A son of the late James H. Allen Sr. and the late Lydia McCasland Allen, he was born in Whites Creek, Tennessee, on January 28, 1932. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorothy Helen Dwyer Allen; and siblings, William M. Allen, Florence Martin and Mary Ella Galbreath.
After serving in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, he went to work for the State of Florida, Department of Finance, as an auditor and retired as a director. He held a Bachelor’s in Business Administration degree from the University of Miami, and a law degree from Blackstone School of Law. He, along with his wife, was a faithful member at Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the United Methodist Men and served as the “Official” Hushpuppy Fryer at the annual fish fry for at least 30 years.
Survivors include his children, Patrick James Allen, Nancy Allen Harrison and Leslie Martyne Allen; grandchildren, Jessica Green, Hensley Harrison, Joshua Manis, Mary Lyda Harrison and Kristie Manis. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
