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Wlaf1450James (Jimmy) Tildon Allen, also known as Big Jim 79, of LaFollette, TN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family (his greatest treasure) on Thursday March 13, 2025. He was born on Saturday September 1, 1945. He was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He loved his family more than life itself and was a great man with a heart of gold, to know him was to love him. James took great pride in being a grandfather and great-grandfather, cherishing each of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren with all his heart. His love for his family was immeasurable, and his legacy will live on through them. Jimmy is preceded in death by Parents: Della and Charlie Allen, In-laws: Sophia and Charles Powell, Grandson: Coty James Carr Sr.,Great-granddaughter: Journey Elina Allen, Daughter-in-Law: Trisha Allen
Jimmy is survived by:
Wife of 60 years: Jackie Allen
Sons: Flipper Allen & Amanda, Scotty Allen & Debra, and David Allen & Karen
Daughter: Lisa Allen & Tucker Lloyd
By adoption, sons: Tyler and Alex Allen
By adoption, daughter: Brittani Allen Carr
Grandchildren: Josh, Jordy, Tyler, Alyssa, Emily & Roger, Jake & Sasha, Karen, and Gabe.
Great-grandchildren: Coty (whom he and Jackie raised as their own), Hailee, Karlie, Destiny, Dayton, Adalyn (his Addie Bug), Knox, Karter, Dezmond, and Callie
Very special friends: James and Jessie Doan
Very special sister-in-law: Jewell Myers
Very special daughter-in-law: Karen Allen
A host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Pallbearers: Josh, Jordy, Tyler, Alex, Jake, and Coty
Family will receive friends 5-7 PM Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Cross-Smith Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 7 PM in Cross-Smith Chapel. Family and friends will meet at 10 AM Monday March 17th at Cross-Smith Funeral Home and proceed to Bakers Forge Cemetery for 11AM Interment.
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Condolences may be given online to the family of James (Jimmy) Tildon Allen at http://www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com
Jimmy, I will miss you. Even though we did not see each other on a regular basis, time can never dissolve a true friendship. I still go back in my minds eye and remember our days at Pleasant Ridge School where we shared a true companionship. I remember well your home next to Pleasant Ridge Church where we meet and played as kids. Though the years we remained friends and each time we came in contact, I found you to be the same Jimmy- – a true friend, caring, compassionate, with a kind word. OLD FRIENDS ARE THE BEST, NEW FRIENDS YOU CAN FIND EVERY DAY, BUT THEY CAN’T TAKE THE PLACE, OR EVERY BE LIKE THE OLD FRIENDS OF YESTERDAY. Your friendship will truly be missed. Your passing leaves a void in my heart. I will see you in our home beyond this earthly life.