James Taylor Allen

James Taylor Allen, was called home on January 28, 2020 at his home in Charlottesville. James was born, in Charlottesville, on August 1, 1969 to the late Phillip Nathaniel Allen and Mary Elizabeth Thomas Allen. He lived in Charlottesville for 19 years.

James enjoyed life. He had an excellent work ethic, he tried his very best at any job he worked at. He worked for Wendy’s Restaurant in Charlottesville and other jobs throughout the community. James’s hobbies were landscaping, woodworking, weight-lifting, fishing, and listening to music. His favorite foods were chicken, pork chops and chitlins. James was known for always helping friends in times of need. He loved animals, especially his late cat, “Lefty” that he had for many years until she passed away.

James is survived by his mother, Mary E. Allen, his sisters, Rebecca Allen of Charlottesville, Alice Johnson of Amherst and her husband (James’s brother-in-law), Lester Johnson and Peggy Harris of Esmont; his brothers, Phillip N. Allen, Jr. of Louisa and Thomas R. Allen of Faber; his grandmother’s Lelia Tolliver, Regina Smith, Thomas Allen and Henry Thomas, and his nieces and nephews, Victor Allen, Lester Johnson, Jr., Jacob Johnson, Barbara Allen, Devin Johnson and Heather Donivan.

There is a special poem that reminds the family of James:

“Always There”

When you remember me, please do not weep, my body may not be there,

it has chosen to sleep.

I am not far away, my soul lives on, looking down,

watching over you and everyone.

And when you feel sad, and life seems so blue, just remember

That my spirit has its arms around you.

God has taken me under His wing, but I’ll always be near.

I still watch you every minute, every day.

My love and soul are with you, and that’s where they will stay.

A Memorial Service will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Oak Ridge Baptist Church, of Schuyler, Virginia. There will be a reception following.