James William Allen

James William Allen, 72, of Anchorage, Alaska passed away on August 26th, 2024 at his beloved family cabin in Ninilchik, Alaska. James was born in Pahokee, Florida on December 3, 1951 to Fanny Lofton and Louie Allen. He was one of six kids, Louie Jr., Ruth, Rose, Florence, and Shirley. James, known to railroaders as Jimmy, worked for the Alaska Railroad, from 1973 to 2011.

James was always eager to spend time in the Alaskan wilderness going hunting and fishing. Everywhere he went, he made friends with his neighbors, coworkers, and people he met along the trails. He will be missed by many.

James is preceded in death by his parents Fanny Lofton and Louie Allen, his sister Shirley Durman and brother Louie Allen Jr., and his grandson, Kejuan Stinson. James is survived by many loved ones; his wife Emma Allen, daughters Melissa Allen, Sarah Allen, Cheryl Burse Smith, his son John Allen, his sisters Ruth Jefferson, Rose Jefferson, Florence Coke, and his granddaughter Chassidy Stinson. Along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

James’s Memorial Service will be on September 11th at 3:30pm at St. Patrick’s Parish in Anchorage, 2111 Muldoon Rd. Celebration of Life to follow.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you visit the National Action Alliance website and give a donation.