Charles Allen Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Charles Allen, 74, of Anna, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at his home in Anna. He was born September 1, 1945 in Alto Pass, the son of Howard and Helen Allen. He married Betty Ellis of Murphysboro. They had a son, Charles Allen of Dayton, OH. He then married Jean Taylor of Flora and they had two sons, Chuck Allen of Jacksonville, NC and Richard Allen of Terra Haute, IN. He later married Judy Allen and they had a son, Jonathan Allen of Indiana. He served in the US Army as a medic during the Vietnam War. He worked in the log woods and factories when he was younger and worked as a CNA for many years until retiring. He loved God, his family and animals of which he referred to as ‘his babies.” He insisted on feeding his squirrels, rabbits and birds that played in his yard and spent a lot of time watching them. He loved life, people and enjoyed going for drives in his pickup and car. He also loved going out to eat, especially to Texas Roadhouse. He will be deeply missed by all his family, friends and anyone who had the honor of knowing him. He is survived by his son, Charles Allen and 3 grandchildren; son, Chuck Allen (Lupe), step-grandchild Breanna; son, Richard Allen, grandchild Victoria; son, Jonathan Allen; siblings, Shirley Myers (Bill) of Fairfield, Patricia Dunston (Danny) of Creve Coeur, IL, Elizabeth Glasford (Philip) of Anna, Diana Cargill (Leroy) of Dongola; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law, Hope Allen; 3 sisters, Sandra Dixon, Ruth Allen and Brenda Allen; 2 brothers, Roger Allen and Doug Allen. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 PM on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Crain Funeral Home in Anna. Groups of 50 people at a time will be allowed in to pay their respects. Private family funeral services will be held at the funeral home with Rev. Larry Buckles officiating. Interment will follow in Mission Chapel Cemetery with Military Honors accorded by the Carroll P. Foster Post 3455 and the Illinois Honor Guard. Following the interment there will be a funeral dinner held at the home of Diane and Leroy Cargill, 185 Little Creek Loop, Dongola, Illinois.

Charles Allen

September 1, 1945 - June 23, 2020