Jimmy C. “Jim” Allen, 80 of Bardstown, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. He was born Oct. 3, 1943, in Mavisdale, Va. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, Moose Lodge 2408, American Legion Post 121 and a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. He worked at Holiday Inn doing maintenance for 19 years. He was an entrepreneur, builder, and a jack of all trades. He loved fishing, hunting and the lake life. He was a UK fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Lessie Allen; three sisters, Dorothy Williams, Margaret Dixon and Mary Isbel; and four brothers, Stanley Allen, Hobert Allen, Harold Allen and Glenn Allen.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carol R. Allen; two daughters, Angie (Steve) Roller and Carrie Bays, both of Bardstown; two sons, Jim (Karen) Allen and Eddie (Natasha) Allen, both of Bardstown; one brother, Curtis (Linda) Allen; 15 grandchildren, Kaylie, Ashley, Michael, Linsey, Brett, Ian, Katie, Selena, Rachel, Jessica, Allison, Gavin, Blake, Holden and Ella; seven great-grandchildren, Abi, Presley, Anse, Caroline, Thomas, Naomi, Harlin; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral is 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Barlow Funeral Home with Deacon Steve Heil officiating. Burial will be at St. Thomas Cemetery at a later date.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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