Union Grove – F. James Allen "Santa", 75, passed away March 28, 2018. He was born October 4, 1942 to Frank Sr. and Eloise (nee George) Allen in Chicago, IL.  He worked in aviation for 30 years as a flight mechanic for the Air Force 440 ^th and also as a corporate pilot.  After that he became a ground truck driver for Jung trucking until 2008.

James is survived by his mother, Eloise Allen; siblings, Donna (John) Allen LeClaire, John Allen, Micheal (Kimberly) Allen; and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

James was preceded in death by his father, Frank Allen, Sr.

Per his request, James will be cremated and no services will be held.