James Nelson Allen 69, of Saint Joseph, Missouri passed away Thursday December 5, 2013. Born December 5, 1944 in New York. Preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Grace Allen, son, Tim Allen. Survivors: 3 sons, Billy (Stephanie) Allen, John and James Allen, three, brothers and three, sisters. Cremation under direction of Rupp Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the James Allen Memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com