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Charles L. Allen, 82, of DeGraff, passed away at 6:25 p.m. Monday, July 16, 2018, at home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Sidney on Feb. 14, 1936, to the late Clinton O. and Mary Helen Allison Allen.
On Dec. 18, 1954, Charles married the former Phyllis E. Hughes, his wife of 63 years, in Quincy, and she survives, along with their children Lois (Terry) Prosser of Quincy and Timothy L. Allen of DeGraff; four grandchildren, Heather (Brook) Price, Joshua Prosser, Samantha (Chad) Davis and Charlie Allen; a great-granddaughter, Addison Prosser; a brother, Roger Allen of Ravenna; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his daughter, Lucy Mae Allen; two sisters, Grace Zirkle and Opal (Foust) Wones; and three brothers, Cecil, Jerry and Earl Allen.
Charles worked for Copeland and managed numerous Certified Gas Stations prior to his retirement. He attended the Church of Christ in Christian Union in Bellefontaine and enjoyed camping, fishing, motorcycles and wintering in Florida. He most especially enjoyed his family and the life he lived.
Calling is from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 19, at the Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, 210 W. Hayes St., DeGraff, where Pastor Brad Angus officiates a funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday, July 20.
Burial follows in Greenwood-Union Cemetery, DeGraff.
Memorial contributions may be made to Universal Home Health & Hospice Care, 701 S. Main St., Bellefontaine, OH 43311.
Express condolences at www.edsfh.com.