Charles Gene Allen

Charles Gene Allen passed to his Heavenly home on July 17, 2021 in Summit, Ark., at the age of 78. He was born July 31, 1942, in Yellville, Ark., the son of Eugene G. and Ivon D. (Spangler) Allen. He was a member of the Yellville Summit class of 1960. He married the former Linda M. Haynie on December 2, 1963. A lifelong resident of Marion County, Charles served in the Army Reserves. Charles professed his faith to Christ and as a founding member of the Church on the Rock, served as Elder and Sunday school teacher, leading many to Christ. As a businessman, Charles was owner of the original Hilltop restaurant in Yellville, starting in 1964 and operated it for eight years. He then purchased Allen's Grocery Store from his parents, which is still in operation, his family and devoted staff handling daily business operations. In 1986 he added rental properties to his enterprises, and in 1986 opened Sunshine Auto. He always had a passion for planes and enjoyed flying in his free time. Grandchildren's ballgames and his granddaughters' dance recitals were great enjoyment for Charles. Surviving to cherish his memory is his wife of 57 years, Linda M. Allen; son, Tony (Shelly) Allen of Summit, Ark.; grandchildren, Isaac (Makala) Allen, Sawyer (Alexis) Allen, Nick Allen, and Elli Allen; great-grandsons, Tucker and Fisher Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Gina E. Allen; and his grandson, Samuel Beau Allen. Memorials may be directed to the Yellville Area Food Closet. Visitation for Mr. Allen will be 2-6 p.m. Friday July 23, 2021, at Roller-Burns Funeral Home Chapel in Yellville. Funeral services will be 5 p.m. Saturday July 24, 2021, at Church on the Rock in Yellville with Bro. Kevin Duffy officiating. A private interment will be held at Layton Cemetery. The Yellville-Summit Class of 1960 will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. The Allen Family and Roller-Burns Funeral request that masks be worn during services. Memories of Charles and words of comfort for his family may be shared at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com./yellville.