John Thomas Allen

John Thomas Allen, 89, was freed from his Earthly body on Sunday, June 11, 2023. He was born October 7, 1933 to the late John Elmer Allen and Agnes Lee Neal Allen. John had a painting business for over 60 years where he showed his true artistry. He drove a school bus for Daviess County Schools and worked at Whirlpool and Cantex for some years. His friends and co-workers will remember J.T. as a man who would always give someone many chances to succeed. He always saw the best in others. John enjoyed eating breakfast with his sons and friends at local diners. He will forever be remembered by his family for his love of family. John taught by example of sacrifice and work for his family and children. He always had time for a good story and prank. He forever had a twinkle in his blue eyes, a mischievous grin and was always full of fun. His example of forgiveness was one of the strongest we will ever see lived by a human. He will truly be missed.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life of 60 years, Beverly Gail Fitzgerald Allen; son, Bruce Stephen Allen and a brother, Donald Ray Allen.

He is survived by five of his six children, John Michael Allen (Lillian) of Liberty Township, OH, Cynthia Gayle Allen Roberts (Byron) of Glenville, Brenda Joyce Bray Allen (Bruce), Paula Kay Allen Henry (Tony), Christopher Scott Allen (Pam), and Kevin Fitzgerald Allen (Bobbie), all of Owensboro; and was blessed with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at James H. Davis Funeral Home and Crematory. Burial will follow in Rosehill Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday at the funeral home.