Jimmie Allen

Jimmie C. Allen, 64, of Bellmead passed away peacefully Saturday August 24, 2013 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held 10a.m. Tuesday, August 27, at Pecan Grove F.H. 3124 Robinson Dr. with Ron Hill and Ben Robert officiating. Burial will follow at Rosemound Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6 to 8p.m. Monday, August 26, at Pecan Grove F.H.
After serving three tours in Vietnam he came back home to his family and friends that meant everything to him. Jimmie was a very social person who liked going to bars, shooting pool, and listening to old country music. He enjoyed family gatherings and cookouts, several sports-especially Baylor, Rangers, Cowboys, and Little League, road trips , daily card games with his wife and listening to country gospel music at home every Sunday morning.
Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents James and Eva Allen; sister Beverly Daizey; brothers Jerry, Dale, Kenneth, and Timmy; and beloved daughter Joni Marie.
He is survived by his wife Linda Allen; son Jimmie Allen; daughter Tina Todd; step-children Darlene Robert, Tammy Havens, and James Johnson, Jr.; sisters Janice Barber and Barbara Cox; brothers Billy, Vernon "Pookey", and Gary "Punk"; 13 grandchildren, two great grandchildren; and many special nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers are Scotty Allen, James "Peewee" Allen, Robert Allen, Branden Johnson, Dale "Bubba" Allen, and Charles "Kojak" Allen. Honorary pallbearers are Jerry Allen, Dr. Kevin Cunningham, Michael Robert and Johnny Rawlins.
The family would like to thank the staff at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, Providence Hospital, and Providence Hospice for their compassion and care.