James Freddie

Allen

James Freddie Allen son of the late Nora Lewis Allen and James Dilemal Allen was born at Redford, Missouri, on September 12, 1932. He departed this life at his residence in Ellington, Missouri, on January 14, 2022, at the age of 89.

On May 3, 1952 in Piggott, Arkansas, Fred was united in marriage to Imogene Smith and to this loving union two children were born. Imogene preceded him in death on September 20, 2020. Fred was a born again Christian, he was baptized at Skyline Baptist Church in 1949. In his later years he attended the Ellington First Baptist Church, and he was a member of the Barnesville Masonic Lodge and the Saddle Clubs in Reynolds and Wayne County. Fred was a truck driver for 57 years, he retired at the age of 75. Fred was a cowboy, a good horse-wide open space, and wind in his face. Sitting in the saddle was what brought him joy. When he wasn't riding he was watching them ride on TV. A cowboy spirit as happy as could be.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, by an infant sister, Nancy Allen, sister, Doris Jean Allen Dove, half-sister, Vivian Ruth Hill, and one son-in-law, Jerry "Butch" Walker.

Fred is survived by his son, Jeffery Allen and wife Monica of Ellington, Missouri, one daughter, Patricia Jean Walker of Ellington, Missouri, three grandchildren, Angie (Mike) Ruble, Amber (Eric) Litters and Jason (Jenny) Allen, seven great-grandchildren, Gabe, Wayland, Caden, Jasper, Ethan, Sadie and Annie. Along with his loving family he will be deeply missed by many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Monday, January 17 ^th at 11 AM at the Ellington First Baptist Church

Funeral Services at 1 PM Masonic Services will be held at Noon

Ministers: Pastors, Jim Stewart and Doug Massie

Burial: Ellington City Cemetery

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Barnesville Masonic Lodge