John Josef Allen was born October 12, 1957 to Billy And Elizabeth Allen in Heidelberg, Germany. He is preceded in death by his father, mother, and sister, Barbara Ann. 

John graduated from Belton High School Class in the class of 1975 and married his high school sweetheart, Susan Westbrook in 1977. They were married 49 years. John was a hard worker and worked many jobs to provide for his family. He found his career at American Spincast in 1982 and was a faithful employee for 44 years. 

In, His earlier years, John loved to spend time at the lake, he attended multiple rock and roll concerts, and loved to host get-togethers for friends and family. His later years were spent riding his Harley, grilling, tending to his lawn and home, and most importantly-spending time with his dog "JoJo" and grandson Archie. 

John is survived by his wife, Susan Marie Allen of Belton, two sons, Brian Josef and Jeffrey Lee Allen of Belton, his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa Marie Ellis and Preston Cain Ellis, of Killeen, his grandson, Archie Cain Ellis of Killeen, his brother, Billy Allen Jr. of Houston, his sister, Monica Bradford of Dallas, along with many nieces and nephews. 

The celebration of life for John will be held at the Lakeview Pavillion at BLORA in Belton, Texas on Friday, May 15th from 12:00PM-3:00PM