James Thurman Allman

Obituary: Mr. James Thurman Allman, age 72 of China Grove, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Allman was born October 5, 1938 to the late James Monroe Allman and Azilee Norris Allman. He lived a great life and had a profound impact on all of those who knew him. He was a textile supervisor, and he retired from the textile industry. He was a member of Vision Baptist Church in Rockwell. He was loved by many as he was a devoted husband, brother, father, and grandfather. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Glover Allman, of 54 years and his four children: Jackie Allman Devine and husband Dennis, James Thurman Allman Jr., Boyd Alan Allman and wife Rose, and Jerry Lee Allman and wife Suzy, as well as his brother, Jerry Monroe Allman and wife Judy, his sister Phyllis Fink and husband Don, and his sister Becky Holt and husband JC. He is also survived by his ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel, Kannapolis, NC officiated by Rev. Harry (Trooper) Ferguson. Burial will be at a later date. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 4:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Vision Baptist Church, 10185 Old Beatty Ford Road, Rockwell, NC 28138.On-line condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 3:00 to 4:00 Tuesday May 31, 2011 Whitley's Funeral Home

Service: 4:00 PM Tuesday May 31, 2011 Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel

Interment: Pending