James Ezra Allen

James Ezra Allen, 81, of Vinton, went to be with the Lord, Friday, October 2, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ezra T. Allen and Kathleen B. Allen; nephew, Jonathan Allen; special friend, Margaret Crawley.

James was survived by his sons, Joe Crawley (Amber), Ben Crawley (Erin); siblings, Linda Hancock (Dexter), Ina K. Elkins, Patricia Graham (Allen), Betty Boothe (Eddie), Sandra Welsh (Jim), David Allen (Margie), Rita Chestnut (Richard), and Wayne Allen (Katie); grandchildren, Devon McDaniel, Deborah Crawley, Elijah Crawley, Lily Chocklett, Oren Crawley, Chandon Crawley, and Eden Crawley; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Services will be held Friday, October 9, 2026 at 2 pm at Simpson Funeral Home Peters Creek Road Chapel with Pastor Terry Nester, Margret Allen, Pastor Wesley Yerkes officiating. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to service time. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home Peters Creek Road Chapel. (540)366-0707.