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[September 26, 2011]  ATLANTA -- Charles Warren Allen, 89, of rural Atlanta, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, at 12:22 p.m. at Hopedale Medical Complex in Hopedale.

His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta, with Ed Loyd officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service

Burial will be in Mountjoy Cemetery, rural Atlanta. Military rites will be conducted by the Atlanta American Legion post.

Mr. Allen farmed near Atlanta until he retired in 2000. He also served as the Eminence Township road commissioner for nine years.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

He was born on July 24, 1922, in New Holland. His parents were Edward and Lula Allen. He married Norma Irene Bicknell on Dec. 15, 1945.

He is survived by his wife; three children, Wanda (and Elliott) Rogers of Armington, Wilma (and Glenn) Leesman of Atlanta and Dale (and Christy) Allen of Atlanta; one brother, Harry Lee Allen; one sister, Marie Skelton of Lincoln; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Charlie joined the Army on Oct. 16, 1942. He was a member of the 83rd Infantry Division, Coast Artillery Corps 453rd, Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion. He landed in Normandy on the third day of the invasion. He attained the rank of corporal and received two Bronze Stars for his military service.

Charlie enjoyed bird watching and fishing. He was an avid reader as long as his eyesight would allow.

He had a great sense of humor. He loved visiting with friends, neighbors and relatives. He was a warm and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend.

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The family thanks the Hopedale Medical Complex staff for their compassion and care.

Memorials may be made to the Atlanta Rescue Squad or the Armington Fire Department.

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