Jordan Mitchell Van Allen

Jordan Mitchell Van Allen, 14, of Zanesville, died Tuesday afternoon as a result of an automobile accident. He was born March 12, 1990 in Zanesville, a son of Rodney E. & Melissa K. Binckley Van Allen of Zanesville. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church, was an 8th grade student at West Muskingum Middle School. Jordan enjoyed people. He was active in many activities, Track Team, Football, Skateboarding, Water Skiing, Swimming, Soccer and enjoyed Dirt Bike Riding. Surviving in addition to his parents, two brothers, Joshua Michael and Jacob Matthew Van Allen both of the home, paternal grandmother, Bonnie Van Allen of Zanesville, maternal grandparents, Donald & Donna Binckley of Zanesville, maternal great grandmother, Laura Binckley of Zanesville, two aunts, Cindy Graves and Julie Binckley both of Zanesville, an uncle, Donald Binckley II of Nashport, many loving cousins and a special friend Valerie Compton of Zanesville. He was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, William " Tootie" Van Allen, maternal great grandfather, Earl Binckley, Maternal great grandparents, Fred & Dora Fracker, an uncle, Randy Van Allen, an aunt, Diana Binckley and a cousin, Jeremiah Binckley. The family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 2004 at Bolin Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Avenue, Zanesville and one hour prior to services at the church. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, 105 South 6th Street, Zanesville with Rev. Peter S. Mathewson officiating. Burial will follow at Zanesville Memorial Park.