James S. Allen

James S. Allen, 94, of Fort Wayne, passed away on February 17, 2021, in Danville, Indiana. Born on October 3, 1926, in Henry County, Indiana, he was a son of the late Garrett L and Lillian (nee Mauck) Allen. Jim was preceded in death by his beloved wife of over 66 years, Marian E (nee Weisheit) Allen, in 2019. Jim proudly served his country in the Army during WWII, as part of occupying forces in Japan at the end of the war. He retired in 1988 from Magnavox, after 32 years of service as an Electrical Engineer.

Jim and Marian were active members of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, where Jim contributed by selling Christmas trees, mowing grass and assisting behind the scenes. He and Marian enjoyed supporting the weekly fellowship dinners where they and others washed countless dishes. After retirement from Magnavox, Marian suggested that Jim might enjoy volunteering at Parkview Hospital and that suggestion led to 25 years of service to Parkview before he retired from volunteering at age 86.

Jim is survived by his sons, Bruce (Linda) Allen and David (Kathy) Allen; daughters, Susan (Thom) Allen and Beth (Doug) Opell; grandchildren Kelly (Jeremy) Hodson, Kevin Sweitzer, Annette (Milt) Sluder, Ryan Opell, Derek (Jamie) Allen, Alex Opell, Grace Saunders, Scott Opell, Marielle Saunders, and Michael Saunders; and great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Jaydin, Noah, Maggie and Mina. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Kay Sweitzer; and brothers, Laughton and Donald Allen.

A Celebration of Jim’s Life will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 11:00am, at Good Shepherd UMC, Fort Wayne, with visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Memorial donations in Jim's honor may be given to Good Shepherd UMC. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for Jim's family may be shared at www.HockemeyerMillerFH.com