James J. Allie; "Mr. Highland" Age 79; born on November 12, 1932 in White Lake, Michigan; and passed away in Commerce Township, Michigan on April 18, 2012. Beloved husband of Zora P. Allie for 56 years; Loving father of Julie (David) Barnes, James (Kathryn) Allie, Wendy (Robert) Schmitt, and the late Joseph Allie; Cherished grandfather of Jeremy (Barbra) Barnes, Amanda (Kevin) Blackburn, Amber (Ted) Perron, Aaron (Elise) Allie, Jacob Schmitt, and Curtis Schmitt; Dear great-grandfather of Quinn, Jewel, Dane, Grayson, Seth, Cayden, Nolan, Grace, and Kaitlyn; James will be missed by many family members and friends; Jim was a life–long, dedicated Highland Twp., resident, armed forces veteran, artist, avid sportsman & public servant. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, on Monday April 23, 2012, at the Highland United Methodist Church 680 W. Livingston Highland, Michigan 48357. Family Will Receive Friends on Sunday April 22, 2012 from 2:00–8:00pm, Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home 3295 East Highland Road Highland, Michigan. Memorials appreciated to the Highland United Methodist Church. Please visit www.eltonblackandsonhighland.com