James R. Allen

James R. Allen, 69 of Somerville, OH died Monday, October 5, 2015 at his residence. James was born on June 16, 1946, son of Edward & Charlene (Herald) Allen. James was a member of the Brothers of the Wind in Michigan, Talawanda Long Rifles Association and Izaak Walton League of America.

Preceded in death by his father, Edward Allen; brothers, Edward Allen, Jr. and Donald Allen; son, James Allen, Jr.

Survived by his wife of 50 years, Beatrice (Harvey) Allen; mother, Charlene Allen; children, Patricia (David) Mathis of Fairfield, OH, Rhonda Allen of Eaton, OH, Jamie (Jeff) Kirk of Hamilton, OH and Tonia (William) Poore of Somerville, OH; sisters, Phyllis Robbins of Cincinnati, OH, Karen Newton of Fairfield, OH, Sharon Whitt of Cincinnati, OH and Lora Allen of Fairfield, OH; brother, Lloyd (Barbara) Allen of Hamilton, OH; 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Special Thanks for the staff of Hospice of SW Ohio for all their Loving Care.

Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Thursday, October 8, 2015 at Somerville Community Church, 207 Walnut St., Somerville, OH with Chaplain Tracy Paul Downs officiating. Family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Thursday prior to the service at the church in Somerville. Arrangements entrusted to Nein Barnes Funeral Home, 249 N. Main St., Camden, OH. Condolences may be sent to the family via www.barnesfuneralhome.com