Allen James Bunton Jr. of St. James, Missouri was born on February 11, 1946 in St. James, Missouri and passed away Dec. 26, 2025 at the age of 79 years.
His early years were spent hauling hay and cutting fire and cord wood. He spent countless hours working on tractors and transmissions. He also worked at Dillon Clay Mining, loading trucks and managing clay pits.
He was an avid car enthusiast, especially proud of his rat rod, and enjoyed attending car shows. His friendship with Jeff Jones was a source of great pleasure and many shared adventures.
Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Allen James Bunton Sr. and Ada Mae Smallwood Bunton, step mother, Goldie Bunton; and daughter, Jessica Donnelly.
He is survived by his ex-wife, Myrtle Pankey Watson of St. James, Missouri; sons, Jamey Bunton (Annie) of Birch Tree, Missouri and Jason Bunton (Olivia Noble) of Licking, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Tyler Bunton (Sam), Dustin Bunton (Felina), Jasper Bunton, Airyn Schultz (Justin), Gatlin Bunton (Madison), Spencer Noble (Hayli), Reuben Peters, Destiny Ratcliff (Ethan) and Dylan Donnelly; nine great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
Service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
Burial of ashes at the St. James Cemetery in St. James, Missouri.
Arrangement under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
