Charles L. Allen, age 77, beloved husband of Shirley M. nee Perkins for 59 years. Loving father of Linda (Richard) Howell, Roy (Debra) Allen, Barbara (Russell) Woodman, Vicky (Timothy) Henderson, Charles Allen, Nancy (Kenneth) Davidson and Carla (Mark) Meier. Cherished grandfather of Kevin (McKinsey), Jennifer, Corie, Heather, Miranda, Christopher, Cole, Melissa and the late Brittany. Devoted son of the late Clyde and Cora Mae (nee Higdon) Allen. Dear brother of Shirley (the late Waco) Arendale, Gerald (Jodi) Allen, the late Gaylon Allen and James (Ollie) Allen. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, August 7, 2013 from 3–9 PM. Funeral Service Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Avenue (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Private. Memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Palos Community Hospital Hospice preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400