Mr. James Samuel "Sammy" Allen, Sr., age 85, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, at Woodhaven Nursing Facility in Lumberton, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on October 2, 1938 to the late Robert & Ruby H. Allen.

A lifelong farmer, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church, serving as a deacon. Also, previously serving as a member of East Howellsville Volunteer Fire Department, the Robeson County School Board, the North Carolina Department of Labor Agricultural Safety and Health Council and was very instrumental in bringing the chicken farming industry to Robeson County.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Elsie Smith.

He is survived by his wife, Sarah Taylor Allen; his children, James "Jimmy" Samuel Allen, Jr. (Nancy) and Lisa Semple (Mac); his grandchildren: Ashley Allen Roberts (Kevin), Kelli N. Allen, Gil Semple (Katie), Sam Semple, Nelson Semple, and Sarah Semple Wolfe (Mason); his great-grandchildren: Rowan Roberts, Gus Semple, and Beau Semple; his brother, Donald K. Allen (Thelma); and his sister, Robbie Allen.

The family will receive friends and loved ones prior to the service on Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Zion Hill Baptist Church, 12883 NC Hwy 41 N in Lumberton, NC. Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM. Burial will follow at Gardens of Faith Cemetery, 5190 N. Fayetteville Road in Lumberton, NC.