James F. Allen, 65, of Bartow, died Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at Palm Terrace Hospice in Lakeland. Born March 22, 1944 in Henry County, Indiana, Mr. Allen has been a resident of Bartow since 2001, moving from Anderson, IN. He has a retired salesman and club manager. He was a US Airforce Vietnam veteran. Mr. Allen was a member of the Chesterfield, IN American Legion Post and the Bartow American Legion Post #3. He was a member of the Masonic Order. He attended the Saint Thomas Catholic Church in Bartow. He is survived by his daughter: Catherine M. McClees of Bartow; two granddaughters: Valerie Allen Newby and Christen McClees both of Lakeland. Family will receive friends Sunday November 15, 2009, 4-6 pm at Whidden McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral Service will be held Monday, November 16 at 2 pm at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fl. condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com