Charles Raymond Allen

CAVE CITY – Charles Raymond Allen, age 77, departed this life on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at his residence.  The Larue County native was born on June 18, 1946, to the late Ruel and Catherine Druien Allen. He was married to his best friend and soul mate of forty-eight years, Carla Whitaker Allen, who survives.

Charles was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Vietnam War era. He was a former educator with the Hart County School District and was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church. Charles loved his community and served for many years as a Barren County Magistrate. He was also a member of the Cave City Chamber of Commerce, Park City Lions Club, and Cave City Bear Wallow Lodge #231 F&AM. He enjoyed farming and raising his cattle, tobacco, and strawberries.

Besides his wife, Carla, he leaves to honor his memory— his children, Benjamin Druien Allen (Jennifer) of Lexington, Madie Allen Doyle (Jason) of Cave City, and Laura Lee Allen Kazee (Chris) of Worthville; grandchildren, William Whitaker Allen, Henry Druien Allen, Matthew Bradley Doyle, Abbey Catherine Doyle, Addison Christin Kazee, and Carter Morris Kazee; siblings, Gus Allen (Rita), Margaret Whitlock (Asa), and Larry Allen (Sharon); along with several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Harold Allen.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 240 Whittington Parkway, Louisville, KY 40222, or Barren River Animal Welfare Association, 175 Trojan Trail, Glasgow, KY 42141.

Interment will be in Camp Ground Cemetery with graveside military honors by Barren County DAV.

VISITATION: 1—7 PM, Tuesday, October 10, 2023, and 10 AM—1 PM, Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Patton Funeral Cave City Chapel

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1 PM, Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Patton Funeral Cave City Chapel

Arrangements by Patton Funeral Home Cave City Chapel

Online condolences can be made at www.pattonfuneralhome.com.