James O. Allman

The family of James “Jim” Allman is saddened to announce his passing on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in Detroit, Michigan on May 12, 1937, he was the son of Leo Allman and Kathleen Gundersen. Along with his mother, Jim was raised by his loving stepfather, Hans Gundersen.

He was married to Nancy Holt Allman from 1960 to 1970. On July 10, 1971, he married Norma J. Allman. She preceded him in death on April 28, 2010.

In 1955, Jim graduated from Kokomo High School and soon after, pursued higher education at General Motors Institute (Kettering University), earning a degree in engineering. From 1959 until his retirement in 1993, he was employed with Delco Electronics Corporation, serving as a quality control engineer, staff supervisor, and educator.

Throughout the years, Jim enjoyed the outdoors by camping and visiting many national parks. He loved traveling to new and familiar locations and looked forward to spending the colder months of the year with friends in Lake Placid, Florida.

He dabbled in leather work and was an avid golfer, horseshoe pitcher, and most recently, a lego builder.

Jim was a charitable man making contributions to Wounded Warriors, Tunnels to Towers Foundation, elementary schools, and more.

He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Loyal Member of Moose, National Horseshoe Pitching Association, Kokomo Horseshoe Club, and Better than Nothing Horseshoe Club.

Jim was a family man and enjoyed spending time with those he loved and friends from all over. He was also very passionate about his faith. For many years, he attended Grace Ambassadors in Greentown, serving as their Facebook community manager and lending a helping hand wherever needed.

As a saved saint in the body of Christ, he assumed his position in heavenly places upon his death. He placed his faith in the saving power of God’s grace. The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit to seal his soul unto the day of redemption.

He is survived by his loving family: daughters, Cynthia Allman (Henry Hilken), Jody Wallace (Steve Smith); sons, Chris Allman, John Michael (Carla) Phillips, Jeff Phillips, Jay Phillips (Donna Scurlock Stribling); grandchildren, Eric (Karen) Wallace, Jeremy (Mary) Wallace, Kristen (Donald) Kerby, Joshua (Sydney) Phillips, Daniel (Lluvia) Phillips, Jeff (Delilah) Phillips, Jason (Kelly) Phillips, Jessica Phillips (Dustin Dishmon), Louise Allman, Russell Hilken (Julia Arria); sister, Nancy Flowers; brother, Hans (Linda) Gundersen; 17 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; four nieces and nephews; and many other loving family members.

In addition to his wife Norma, he was preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law, Mary Jane Phillips; and granddaughter, Sara Phillips.

A service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service, at Ellers Mortuary (Main Street) in Kokomo. The family kindly asks that any contributions be made to Wounded Warriors or Tunnels to Towers Foundation.