Charles Leonard Allen

Charles Leonard Allen, 75, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Doey’s House in Hagerstown MD.

 Born July 8, 1949 in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Frances Houser. 

 Charlie was a 1967 graduate of Boonsboro High School in Boonsboro MD. 

 He was a welder by trade and worked for Reed Industries until they closed in the 80’s. He went on to work at Electromat and retired from Good Humor Breyers in 2012. 

He loved sports and was a diehard Orioles, Raiders and Terps fan. He enjoyed spending time with the grandkids, great grandkids and his two fur babies, Logan and Coco. Charlie and his wife enjoyed taking long rides in the car, often, with no destination in mind. Throughout his long 2 year battle with bladder cancer, you never seen him without a smile on his face. He had the brightest blue eyes that would light up any room and you would never see him without his McDonalds sweet tea in his hand. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Diane, son, Jamie Allen and wife Sarah of Palm Coast FL; daughters, Molly Starliper and husband Donnie of Waynesboro PA; Jessica Insley and partner Dave of Hagerstown MD; Candace Ringus and husband Joey of Hagerstown MD; sisters Darlene Exline, Cathy Gay and husband Jerry, Peggy Ecton, ,brother George Houser and wife JoAnn; sister Gail Basford and husband Joe; 20 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his Grandmother, Charlotte, whom raised him; his brother Johnnie, son Christopher and granddaughter, Sierra. The family will receive friends at Rest Haven Funeral Home, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave Hagerstown, MD on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 4-6pm, with services directly following at 6pm, with Pastor Ken Harris officiating. A private Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be made to the family at: (Need to put Rest Haven website)

 ***Monetary donations can be made to Rest Haven by calling 301-733-3575 or stopping by the funeral home office between 8:30-4:30 in lieu of flowers or given to wife Diane to help cover some unexpected cost.