John “Jack” Allen, age 84, of Charlotte, was welcomed home into the loving arms of his Savior on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was born May 27, 1940, in Owosso, Michigan the son of Robert and Blanche (Gurden) Allen. Jack graduated from Owosso High School and went on to attend GM Tech where he earned his Bachelors Degree in Engineering. On July 11, 1959, he married Wanda Jean Austin. Jack gave his heart to the Lord in 1969 and was baptized in April of 1970. He enjoyed spending time with his precious family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He always made it a point to attend their athletic and other school events. In his spare-time Jack enjoyed deer hunting, turkey hunting, treasure hunting with his metal detector, and watching Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers sports. Jack was a devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church where his church family was very important to him. He will be dearly missed by all those that knew him.
Jack is survived by his daughter, Cindy (Jon) Hosek; grandchildren, Alaina Williams, Emily (Tim Arrington) Hosek, Zachary Hosek, and Noah Hosek; great-grandchildren, Mason, Keegan, and Ensley O’Connor; siblings, Robert (Shirley) Allen of Grove, Oklahoma, Calvin (Lee) Allen of Owosso, Janice (Tom) Schultz of Phoenix, Arizona; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Wanda Jean; and grandson-in-law, Liam O’Connor; nieces, Terra Schultz, Susan Allen-Speers; and nephews, Robert Allen III, Michael Allen.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Potter officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery.
Those desiring may make contributions in Jack’s memory to Calvary Baptist Church or a college fund set up for his great-grandchildren in care of Cindy Hosek.
To view Jack’s obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.burkhead-green-kilgo.com.