Obituary for James H. "Jim" Allen
Born May 13, 1945 (Mother’s Day), passed peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2021 in Windsor, Ontario.
Cherished husband of Nancy (nee Tumpkin) for 43 years. Proud father of Chris Allen, Carlos Tumpkin, and Chris Tumpkin. He was “Grampa Jim” to six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Survived by his siblings Burton Allen (Janice), Cheryl Shreve, Andrea Vincent, Ettolla Renaud (Mike), and Warren Allen (Andrea). Predeceased by his parents Warren and Peggy Allen, and his sister Vina Johnson. Jim will be missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
As a child, he was always watching others and learning. Jim took an interest in most things that he encountered. He attended Sunday School and church at the African Methodist Church, and spent some Sundays attending other services with friends at the First Baptist Church and the British Methodist Churches.
Jim took a liking for sports playing “Little League” and “Pee Wee” football, as well as, basketball, track and field and baseball with the Maverick teams. His participation with these sports allowed him to polish his leadership skills as a cadet officer (Captain) in the Patterson Collegiate Cadet Corps. This prompted him to join the Windsor Regiment, achieving the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and eventually the appointment to Regimental Sergeant Major, a position sought by most enlisted men.
Jim’s journey down “the road of life” gave him the opportunity to pursue the many interests, ideas, and projects that he wished to explore. Many of his visits to the local hardware stores, online computer sites and the hands on learning practiced by apprentice electricians, nurtured his path to successfully becoming a qualified skilled trades teacher. Jim’s first official job was teaching apprentice electricians, robotics and electronics at St. Clair College in Windsor. He strengthened his teaching skills at Queen’s University by attending lectures that led to an “enhanced teaching diploma”. As well, Jim was honoured to have been selected to travel to Toronto with a mandate to develop curriculum strategies for teaching skilled trades students by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. Jim retired in 2006 after completing 26 years of fulfilling his dream about becoming a professor.
Jim was never without a thought about the neighbourhood that he grew up in. He enjoyed seeing former friends and colleagues who were part of “The Good Times”. After convening a meeting in Wigle Park, he was one of a group of people who expressed a desire to form an organization that would pursue a project to plan an annual gathering to be called the McDougall Street Neighbourhood Reunion and search for a place to utilize as a community centre. Jim served three terms as president, and continued to serve on the Board of Directors. This year, 2021, will be recognized as the 18th anniversary since the Northstar Cultural Community Centre was established in the neighbourhood.
The legacy of Jim Allen will be perpetuated through the creation of the “James H. Allen Scholarship Award” for skilled trades under the management of The St. Clair College Foundation.
A Tribute Service to honor the life of James (Jim) Allen
On Saturday, October 16, 2021 reservations and personal face coverings are required to attend the public visitation and service. Visitation Saturday October 16, 2021 from 9:00 until 11:00am immediately followed by the private Veteran’s Service being held at Families First, South Windsor (519-969-5841) 3260 Dougall Avenue.
Please register for the visitation and service at Families First.ca (RSVP) or by calling directly. On Saturday, a livestream link of the service will be available on Jim’s online profile.
For those who would like to participate in a personal tribute to Jim, the family is establishing the “James H. Allen Scholarship” at St. Clair College for apprentice students in the Electrical Program. Donations can be made payable to the St Clair College Foundation.
Click here to view the Celebration of Life for James H. Allen live from home.
If the link does not work on your system, please copy and paste the following address in your web browser: https://youtu.be/mUuF9kjLsVQ
Cherished husband of Nancy (nee Tumpkin) for 43 years. Proud father of Chris Allen, Carlos Tumpkin, and Chris Tumpkin. He was “Grampa Jim” to six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Survived by his siblings Burton Allen (Janice), Cheryl Shreve, Andrea Vincent, Ettolla Renaud (Mike), and Warren Allen (Andrea). Predeceased by his parents Warren and Peggy Allen, and his sister Vina Johnson. Jim will be missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
As a child, he was always watching others and learning. Jim took an interest in most things that he encountered. He attended Sunday School and church at the African Methodist Church, and spent some Sundays attending other services with friends at the First Baptist Church and the British Methodist Churches.
Jim took a liking for sports playing “Little League” and “Pee Wee” football, as well as, basketball, track and field and baseball with the Maverick teams. His participation with these sports allowed him to polish his leadership skills as a cadet officer (Captain) in the Patterson Collegiate Cadet Corps. This prompted him to join the Windsor Regiment, achieving the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and eventually the appointment to Regimental Sergeant Major, a position sought by most enlisted men.
Jim’s journey down “the road of life” gave him the opportunity to pursue the many interests, ideas, and projects that he wished to explore. Many of his visits to the local hardware stores, online computer sites and the hands on learning practiced by apprentice electricians, nurtured his path to successfully becoming a qualified skilled trades teacher. Jim’s first official job was teaching apprentice electricians, robotics and electronics at St. Clair College in Windsor. He strengthened his teaching skills at Queen’s University by attending lectures that led to an “enhanced teaching diploma”. As well, Jim was honoured to have been selected to travel to Toronto with a mandate to develop curriculum strategies for teaching skilled trades students by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. Jim retired in 2006 after completing 26 years of fulfilling his dream about becoming a professor.
Jim was never without a thought about the neighbourhood that he grew up in. He enjoyed seeing former friends and colleagues who were part of “The Good Times”. After convening a meeting in Wigle Park, he was one of a group of people who expressed a desire to form an organization that would pursue a project to plan an annual gathering to be called the McDougall Street Neighbourhood Reunion and search for a place to utilize as a community centre. Jim served three terms as president, and continued to serve on the Board of Directors. This year, 2021, will be recognized as the 18th anniversary since the Northstar Cultural Community Centre was established in the neighbourhood.
The legacy of Jim Allen will be perpetuated through the creation of the “James H. Allen Scholarship Award” for skilled trades under the management of The St. Clair College Foundation.
A Tribute Service to honor the life of James (Jim) Allen
On Saturday, October 16, 2021 reservations and personal face coverings are required to attend the public visitation and service. Visitation Saturday October 16, 2021 from 9:00 until 11:00am immediately followed by the private Veteran’s Service being held at Families First, South Windsor (519-969-5841) 3260 Dougall Avenue.
Please register for the visitation and service at Families First.ca (RSVP) or by calling directly. On Saturday, a livestream link of the service will be available on Jim’s online profile.
For those who would like to participate in a personal tribute to Jim, the family is establishing the “James H. Allen Scholarship” at St. Clair College for apprentice students in the Electrical Program. Donations can be made payable to the St Clair College Foundation.
Click here to view the Celebration of Life for James H. Allen live from home.
If the link does not work on your system, please copy and paste the following address in your web browser: https://youtu.be/mUuF9kjLsVQ