John Herbert Allen
- This eternal flame burns forever -
- in remembrance of John Herbert Allen -
John Herbert Allen
(September 3, 1923 - January 7, 2010)
John Herbert Allen, 86, of Little Rock, passed away January 7, 2010. Born September 3, 1923 in Little Rock, AR
to Lottie Mae Spears and Charles Lusk, he was preceded in death by his parents, step-father, Fred David Allen
and his sister, Jessie Jayroe. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Marcella Allen;
son, David Allen of Little Rock; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra Kay Allen and Michael Horton of Oakland, Oregon;
and a niece, Virginia Jayroe of Sherwood.
John was a combat veteran of WWII, having served in the Marine Corps in the liberation of Guam and the Tinian campaigns
of the Pacific Theatre. He was destined for Iwo Jima when he contracted Dengue fever and was sent back stateside.
A lifelong Arkansan, John enjoyed hunting, boating and RVing throughout his life. Active in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxillary,
he rose in rank to Commodore of the 2nd Coast Guard District Auxillary Detachment.
He was also a Regional Director for Good Sam RV Club, covering a six state area. A man of many talents and skills,
he could build or fix almost anything. He retired in 1981 as a service representative for Oakite Products, Inc.
Services were held on Tuesday, January 12, at the Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct.
Officiated by Rev. Ed Simpson. The private inurnment was at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Pinnacle Mountain State Park.
Arrangements was by Little Rock Funeral Home. Mr. Allen’s online guestbook may be signed at
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John Allen was the first State Director of Arkansas Good Sam. He was instrumental in the organization and
initial growth of Arkansas Good Sam. He traveled throughout the state and helped to organize many of the first
Arkansas Good Sam chapters in the 1970’s. He was a charter member of Arkansas One,
the first Good Sam chapter in Arkansas. He later became the Area 4 Regional Director for Good Sam International.
His distinctive long white jacket, covered with innumerable patches and memorabilia, remains with the
Texas Good Sam traveling museum and is on display at Texas Samborees
John went to meet our Lord
January 7, 2010
Age:86
Though He's gone, She is not forgotten.
Though absent, He remains in spirit.
Though once a worker, He now rest.
by The Arkansas Goodsams
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