So sorry to hear about John Allen’s passing. John Allen lived on Broad Street a couple of houses down from me. His house and yard were a popular spot for all sorts of games when we were young. We played Rolly Polly, football, baseball, drop kick football and practiced our golf chipping. There was always something going on to be involved in. In our later years, we attended MSU games and the 120 Club together with Dink Gibson and Gene Walker. There was never a dull moment with John Allen in the car, because he could keep the conversation going, without any help. Since moving to North Carolina, John has been my connection to happenings in Forest and keeping up with the Bulldogs. Especially after the car accident and his recent fall, we’ve played phone tag trying to stay in the know. John was a great friend who will be sorely missed!!!