James Loyd Allen

James "PaPa" Allen, 73, went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 13, 2004 in Fort Worth. Funeral: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 16 at White's Funeral Home. Burial: Springtown Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Tuesday at White's Funeral Home. James was born September 5, 1930 in Massillon, Ohio. He spent his childhood in West Union, WV. Post graduation, he joined the Navy where he served his country for four years. James was a Korean War Veteran who served aboard the USS Worchester. May 24, 1952 he married his beloved wife, Patsy R. Reese. In 1954, he went to work for Dairy Pak, where he retired in 1989 as a Plant Manager. However, James' proudest accomplishment and passion was spending time with his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Fay Allen; brothers, Argle and Ed; and sister, Shirley. Survivors: Wife, Patsy Allen of Springtown; sons, James Allen of Colorado, Jim Allen and wife, Kitty of Springtown, Michael Allen and wife, Carla of Van Alstyne; daughter, Pam Lowery and husband, Jack of Springtown; brother, Bill Allen and wife, Leona of Ohio, grandchildren, Jimmy, Jerry, Ken and wife, Carla, Shannon and husband, Daniel, Brad, Scott, and Christy; and great-grandchildren, Hayden, Faith and Max.White's Funeral Home Springtown, (817) 220-7111