James Allen

James Richard “Ritchie” Allen, 65, of Rutherfordton, died Monday, August 23, 2010 at Mission Campus Hospital in Asheville. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late James Robert Allen and Louise Conner Hines of Forest City. He was owner/operator of Allen Construction , a member of Father’s Vineyard church and a US Army veteran. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Brenda Lovelace Allen of the home; three sons, James Robert Allen of Rutherfordton, Justin Allen of Forest City, and Matthew Allen of Rutherfordton; two daughters, April Allen of Caroleen, and Jennifer Harris of Forest City; step mother Joyce Hutchins of Forest City; half- brother Edward Hutchins of Forest City; thirteen grandchildren. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, August 28 at 2 PM at Father’s Vineyard with Pastor Terry Howell, Pastor John Mitchell, and Mr. Michael Martin officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Davita Dialysis, 226 Commercial Street, Forest City, NC 28043 or the Kidney Foundation, 4819 Park Road, Suite C, Charlotte, NC 28209.