John William Allen III, 77, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born in Old Hickory, Tennessee to John William Allen Jr. and Lois Davis on January 22, 1941.

John served in the United States Air Force for four years, serving in Newfoundland, Alaska and northern Africa. His hobbies included baseball, college football, dirt track racing and painting.

John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lois Allen, and his sister, Susan Beers. He is survived by his children, Taylor Allen, Deborah Hickler and Todd (Melanie) Allen; his grandchildren, April (Tony) Ellman, Anthony Allen, Amanda Hickler, Jason Hickler, Stacy Hickler, Joshua Hickler, Ashley Barrow, Jackson Allen and 9 great-grandchildren.

Services are still pending at this time.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction and care of Arlington Park Funeral Home, 6920 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32211 (904) 724-6384.