James Arnold Allen, age 80, passed away April 10, 2022 at Accolade Nursing Home in Danville Illinois. James was born on August 10, 1941, in Danville Illinois to James and Helen (Glascock) Allen. He retired from Union Pacific Railway as a car foreman in 2002. James married Beverly Ingalsbe on May 3, 1988; she survives. James loved dogs and had many special ones over the years. He also enjoyed watching wrestling, drinking Pepsi and had several different collections. He is survived by his daughter Sherry (Mike) Neuen of Chicago, son Brian ( Chantel) Allen of Simi Valley, California and Stepsons Michael Watson of Oakwood, Todd(Vicki) Watson of Oakwood and Patrick (Johanna) Calton of Tilton. He was blessed with 12 grandchildren , Morgan Neuen, Mike Neuen, Isabella Allen, Tyler Allen, Jessica Noe, Arron Barnes, Kayla (Brendan) Reed, Cody Watson, Zachary (Ashlie Cope) Calton, Paige (Lance) Bloomfield, Chase (Serina Edwards) Coburn, Gressa Calton. He also was blessed with 9 great grandchildren. James was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Judy Minor and 2 brothers John Allen and Michael Allen. There will be a graveside service held at 11 a.m. Tuesday April 12, 2022 at Sunset Memorial Park in Danville Illinois.
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