Jimmy Lee Allen, 70

Jimmy Lee Allen, 70, of Kingston, Idaho, passed away peacefully Dec. 1, 2024, at his Kingston home surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born Feb. 10, 1954 in Kellogg, Idaho, a son of Jerry Allen and Ruth (Brien) Allen. 

Jimmy graduated from Kellogg High School and later worked in the mines at Bunker Hill, Silver Mountain and U.S. Silver. He married Tammy (Carrico) Allen on Aug. 25, 1979, and the couple later separated. Jimmy enjoyed hunting when he was younger, fishing and UTV riding; he loved being outdoors. But above all, he loved being with his family and especially loved his grandchildren.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Allen; and his sister, Karen Marie Allen.

Survivors include his two sons, Jeremy (Jessica) Allen and Chad (BreeAnna) Allen; his daughter, Stacie James; seven grandchildren, Maddux Allen, Kendal Allen, Conner Allen, Carson Allen, Carter Allen, Noah James and Lucas James; his sister, Wendy Castonguay; and his girlfriend of many years, Shelley Burbank. He is also survived by a niece and nephew, Chris and Stephanie Bowen. 

A celebration of Jimmy’s life will be held Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 1 p.m. at the Pinehurst-Kingston Lions Club building in Pinehurst, Idaho. 

Memories of Jimmy and messages of condolence may be shared online with this family at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com. Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is assisting the Allen family with arrangements.