Ralph "J.R." Junior Allen, age 65 of Centerville passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023. He was born January 25, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Gene and Janice Allen. J.R worked as a painter for over 30 years and ran his own company, JR's Custom Painting. He had a lifelong love of music, especially gospel, and played the guitar. J.R. was an avid sports fan and he followed the Bengals and Ohio State. He loved God and spending time with his family. J.R. will be missed by all who knew him.
J.R is survived by his wife, Louise; Son, David Fleet; Daughters, Tiffany Allen, Alicia Allen, Heaven Allen; Grandchildren, David Fleet, Jr., Hailey Fleet, Hanna Fleet, Nevaeh Butler, Nehemiah Butler; Great-Grandchildren, Payton Fleet, Aria Fleet, Jasper Fleet, Easton Fleet; Sisters, Ruth Tipton, Ruby (John) Carroll, Rhonda (Skip) Ornduff, Rose (Memphis) Stevens; Brothers, Rex (Marlene) Allen, Terry Allen; and by numerous other family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents Gene and Janice Allen.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, September 30, at 12:00pm at Newcomer Funeral Home - Centerville (820 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45459). Visitation will be at the funeral home from 11:00am until the time of the service at 12:00pm. To share a memory of J.R. or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.