Mr Jimmy Lee Allen

August 25, 1945 - August 6, 2016

Jimmy was born on August 25, 1945 and departed life peacefully on August 6, 2016 Although born in Spartansburg, SC, Jimmy spent a majority of his life in Washington, DC. He was a die-hard Washington Redskins fan, who loved to fish. He enjoyed watching old movies, especially westerns. He was employed as a steam engineer for the District of Columbia Government until he retired in 1993. Jimmy received his GED later in life and attended the University of the District of Columbia to study air conditioning and refrigeration repair. He was a loving man that held his family in the highest regard. Warm and affectionate, Jimmy was never shy about expressing his love to them. He was proceeded in death by his mother (Connie), Stepfather (Jesse), sister (Karen), brothers (Jesse, and Clarence), and his grandchildren (Cory and Wynetta). He is survived by his wife (Ibury), his sister and her husband (Evelyn and George), three children (Stephanie, Anthony, and Ciciley), six grandchildren (Traysha, Chymaria, Rachelle, Troy, Timathy, and Madison), and a host of family and friends. A funeral service will be held on August 12, 2016 starting at 10am at Frazier Mason Memorial Funeral Home, located at 1661 Good Hope RD S.E. Washington, DC 20020. Directly following the service there will be a celebration of life at Grace Memorial Baptist Church, located at 2407 Minnesota Ave SE Washington DC 20020. The family of Jimmy Allen would like to thank everyone for their expressions of love and acts of kindness during this time of bereavement. Thank you to all friends, both near and far that have extended their condolences.