Clarence Jimmy "Jim" Allen, 82, of Monon, passed away at 10:58 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025, at his home in Monon with his family by his side.  He had been in failing health.

  Jim was born December 14, 1942, in Rensselaer, Indiana to the late Clarence and Irene (Lewellen) Allen.  Jim attended Monon High School through his junior year then, when his family moved, he completed his senior year at Wolcott High School.  It was during his senior year he met his future wife and love of his life, Mary Ann Stearns.  The couple were married October 27, 1963, at Palestine Christian Church of Wolcott.  Mary Ann died unexpectedly of an asthma attack at the age of 46, on July 23, 1991.  

 Jim worked at Monon Trailer for over 35 years, retiring as plant supervisor.  

  Jim was a wonderful, humble, funny, kind and devoted father.  He had a smile that would light up a room.  He would do anything for anybody and had a huge heart of gold.  He enjoyed fishing, especially at Kentucky Lake. Jim was a NASCAR fan of Jimmy Johnson and Kyle Larson. He loved spending time with his family.  Forever a dad, he still told his children “I love you” and be safe, even as adults.

  Surviving are his children, Rodney Allen of Chalmers, Tracey Ruemler (husband: Todd) of Reynolds and Jamie Mathew (husband: Todd) of Monticello; his 9 grandchildren, Aaron, Ashlee, Brett, Dyln, Owen, Katie, Maddie, Eli and Ayden and his 6 great-grandchildren, Peyton, Charlotte, Finnley, Crosby, Konway and Kora.  Jim is also survived by his sister, Pat Bell of Monticello and his companion of 24 years, Jo Beeson.

  Preceding him in death with his parents and wife is a sister, Doris Thompson.

  In lieu of flowers, memorials are encouraged to the Jim Allen Memorial Fund to be used for a later good in his name.  

  Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Clapper Family Funeral Home of Monon; Pastor Joseph Bein to officiate.  Interment to follow in Palestine Cemetery of Wolcott.