Charles W. Allen was born on February 25, 1932, in Austin Alabama to Gussie and Johnnie Allen.  He was the second youngest of six children.  He passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in the comfort of his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

After serving in the U.S. Army, Charles became a skilled carpenter, and worked in home construction until his retirement.  He enjoyed building things and remodeling homes for family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Esther C. Allen; three brothers, Johnnie Allen, Jr., Henry Allen, and Edward Allen; two sisters, Queenie Bailey and Willie Mae Allen; grandson, Michael Allen, Jr.; and great grandson, Navvy Cousins.

He survived by his children, Charles Allen, Jr. (Michelle), Valarie Knight, Linda Ivey (Wayne), Jeffery Allen (Danita), Theophilus Allen (Catrina), Michael Allen, Daphne Cousins (Wilbert).  Eleven grandchildren, Armando Allen (Kamillah), Carla Moore (Felton), Lenetia Mayo (Alexious), Jeffery L. Allen, Tevin Cousins (April), Devin Cousins, Jordan Allen, Debra Allen, Mikayla Allen, Darius Ivey, and Charles J. Allen.  A host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Viewing will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the Celebration of Life service starting at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel.