John Allen, Jr.
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John D. Allen, Jr., 76, of Napoleon, Ohio passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021. He was born in North Hollywood, California on October 28, 1944, to Lela Palmer and stepfather, Frank Perry. His military family allowed him to live in several areas around the world, but ended up living in Merrit Island, Florida where he worked for the Space Center. After a chance blind date set up by his future sister-in-law, he married Janice Lantz on September 24, 1966 in Florida.
John was always on the go, but he liked to make time to go fishing and target shooting. He enjoyed traveling with the family and collecting coins and model airplanes. John was a talented woodworker and made several of pieces of the family furniture. He liked to play his guitar and meet with friends at the American Legion, where he was a member of the Sons of the American Legion.
John is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Janice; daughter, Tiffany Flathers; son, Michael Allen; grandchildren, Garren (Rachael) Caverly, Gabrielle Hall, Rickey Hall, Jr., Olivia Allen, and Andrew Williams; and great granddaughter, Karma Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Frank Perry, Jr.
Friends and family will be received at the Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon, on Thursday, July 15, 2021 from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM. A memorial service will be held immediately following visitation at 6:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences and messages may be shared with the family at rodenbergergray.com