James Earl Allman, age 84, resident of Kings Mountain, NC died at Cleveland Reginal Medical Center, July 19, 2016. Born in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Horace and Ethel Heavner Allman. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Carl Allman and a sister, Frances A. Jones. He was retired from the construction industry and founder of Allman Siding. He was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather and loved rescuing animals.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 54 years: Charlene Vaughan Allman, Kings Mtn, NC

Daughters: Earlene A. Leonard and husband David, Kings Mtn

Kellie Allman, Kings Mtn.; Christine Allman, Vale, NC

Brother: Dean Allman and wife Ann, Cherryville, NC

Sisters: Linda McClain and Brenda Lawson, both of Kings Mtn.

Grandchildren: Matthew Leonard, Nevan Phillips and Colt Allman.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: A private service will be scheduled by the family at a later date.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to:

Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 or the Cleveland County Humane Society, 1609 East Marion St, Shelby, NC 28150

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