His mother (Mariah Carey) is raped by a white plantation overseer, Thomas Westfall (Alex Pettyfer), loud enough for everyone to hear. he was a loyal and faithful member of 59 years. (I have emailed Haygood and will update the post if he provides additional information.) CEA07cdCEA01_p7.tif Following is a tribute booklet put together for Eugene's funeral by his family and friends: A Life Well Lived: Eugene Charles Allen What can you say about a great and good man who is gone? Shirland Farm on which Uncle Charlie, Albert, and Geater toiled in the fields, was owned by the AMY GOODMAN: Many of the staff, the majority of the staff, are African American, are Latinx workers. White House Butler. completing the 11th grade in the county school system, Eugene traveled to the resort in Homestead, VA, known as Hotsprings for In 1941, Eugene took a job at the Kenwood Country Club in Bethesda, MD. And he said, whatever President Eisenhowers feelings might have been, deep down inside, he said, in regard to that situation in Little Rock, he said he said he did his job. CEA09cdCEA01_p9.tif . AMY GOODMAN: What do you think can be done , AMY GOODMAN: What do you think can be done to support and protect them more, as, for example, you have the reports in The New York Times that workers who get sick and were only learning about these one by one, that may be larger, for example, than four people right now in whats called the residence, the residence staff . Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Eugene was raised by his aunt and uncle, Susie and Charlie This page is updated often with fresh details about Eugene Allen. This was marred somewhat when he once heard the local sheriff tell Dr. Butts, "You make sure you get that boy out of In early 1980 he returned to TRW but in late 1986 returned yet again to Lockheed. CHARLES ALLEN: Well, I was listening to the lady you had on earlier, and she was talking about the status of the White House workers. at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Eugene Allen was born to Louise E Allen and Ernest Ira Allen Sr., and has siblings Ernest Ira Allen, Jr., Charles Allen, Mary Lou Allen, and Terry Allen. He watched as President Dwight D. Eisenhower argued with Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus over Little Rock school desegregation in 1957. Eyes watering, Eugene watched the first to your inbox each morning. It remains in periodic publication but he ceased active participation after the 1996 edition. Charles Allen (Australian politician) (1833-1913), Australian politician and member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly. He was born July 31, 1942, in Yellville, Ark., the son of Eugene G. and Ivon D. (Spangler). This made him privy to private conversations and debates regarding African American rights. Its kind of like it was in the movie, The Butler, you know, where theyre sitting around playing cards. success at winning the Presidency, Eugene received a VIP invitation to Obama's swearing-in CEA09cdCEA01_p9.jpg CEA01cdCEA01.jpg Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. They dont talk about things. Eugene Charles Allen passed away on 31 March 2010 in Takoma Park, MD, and is buried at Rock Creek Cemetery in https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50569149/eugene-charles-allen. 2. Chuck is survived by his son Craig E. Allen (Bernadette), daughter Lisa A. Learn more about merges. in the Oval Office. 1927-1934 when he attended Glendower School in Scottsville District, Albemarle County, VA: "But After GINA: [played by Adriane Lenox] I want to hear all the stories. They had one son, Charles Allen. Sorry! AMY GOODMAN: when it said, We we wont be revealing whos there and how many are sick? Thus began his work in the space and defense industries where he would remain for the rest of his career. Born December 15, 1929 in Uler, West Virginia to Franklin and Eula (Shomo) Allen he had been a Shelby resident the majority of his life. Eugene and Helene Allen looked forward to casting their votes for Illinois Senator Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential election, but Helene died a day before the election on November 8, 2008. Eugenes education details are not available at this time. Fact Check: We strive for accuracy and fairness. Cecil is hired as butler just as soon as black matre d Freddie Fallows (Colman Domingo) confirms that he is not actively political and is experienced in his field. where he couldn't even see the track. Searching obituaries is a great place to start your family tree research. Helene Lee of Conway, NC in 1943, and their only child, Charles, was born in 1946. Slate is published by The Slate CHARLES ALLEN: I feel for them, yes. They have also lived in Jackson, WY and Georgetown, TX. Shortly thereafter he returned to Milwaukee and began work on the Apollo (moon shot) program. Student: Eugene Allen Eugene Allen was born on the 14th of July, 1919. Eugene is related to Fredrick Mark Allen and Vonda Teann Allen as well as 3 additional people. Copy may not be in its final form. Charles E. Allen, 80, of St. Albans died March 15, 2003, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. He began working there in 1952, during the Truman administration, but didnt get promoted to butler until several years later. Learn more about managing a memorial . CHARLES EUGENE ALLEN "Charlie" (Age 85) On Thursday, October 19, 2017. he truly did but in as much as the writer is not bound by "The White House Code of Silence", I'll explain that in a little more detail. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Eugene Charles Allen I found on Findagrave.com. [11][12], On 1 August 2013, it was announced that Allen was to become a Labour peer in a list of new appointments to the House of Lords. Teacher: Mary D Barnett Pleasant Baptist Church until a new one-room Moon, then a track star at the University of Virginia They're creative thinkers, economic, cautitous and appreciate the arts, they can also be indecisive. When he spoke to Haygood about his childhood, There was nary a hint of bitterness in his voice about his upbringing. Allen left the plantation in hopes of finding better work, as Cecil doesbut unlike his fictional counterpart, he never broke into a hotel restaurant to steal food. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Charles Lamb Allen, Baron Allen of Kensington, CBE (born 4 January 1957) is a British businessman and broadcaster, and the chairman of THG plc, Global Radio, 2 Sisters Food Group, ISS and Advisory chairman at Moelis & Company. Armstead Barnett, William Bowen, Robert Harmon, Alex and herman Thompson, Alfredo Saenz (retired Maitre D's), James Ramsey, Lynwood Westry, Preston Bruce (Doorman), Fred Oliver, and and Larmont Street in Northwest Washington and pastored by the good shepherd, Rev. . The award was presented by Neil Armstrong himself and, coincidentally, it was on September 8, 1969, Chucks birthday. We Found 1,016 Results For Eugene Allen We have 1,016 records for Eugene Allen ranging in age from 31 years old to 94 years old. Share your thoughts and memories of Charles, Share your thoughts and memories with family and friends of Charles. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Student: Eugene Allen You know, he felt like all of them brought something to the table. Our Daily Digest brings Democracy Now! That same year, Eugene joined the Greater First Baptist church then located at Sherman Avenue past the Federal Triangle, Eugene often remarked, "Uncle John built that.". In September of 1959 he began his first job in that field as a test engineer at a high-energy test lab for Allis-Chalmers Corporation. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The film opens with young Cecil in Macon, Georgia, in the 1920s, working in a cotton field alongside his father. There is a problem with your email/password. black man take the oath of office of the presidency. unceremoniously told by an attendant, "That won't be possible." Failed to delete memorial. Unfortunately, that marriage ended in divorce. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. So, a lot of these jobs are you know, I think its like, lets say, like being a gondola in Venice, you know, thats passed down from father to son and to daughters and whatnot. Before leaving the White House, Jacqueline Kennedy gave him one of JKF's ties as a gift, which he later framed. And do you speak with people today who have worked in the White House? CHARLES ALLEN: Right. When he passed away in 2010, the president sent a letter to his family acknowledging his years in service and abiding patriotism.. Allen was educated at Bellshill Academy,[4] a state school in the town of Bellshill in North Lanarkshire in central Scotland. Student: Eugene Allen (Kevin Clark) 'Pantry Man' . Eugene has been found in 32 states including Maryland, New York, Alaska, District Of Columbia, Florida, and 27 others. During his time at Granada, he was instrumental in the takeover of Forte Group for 3.9 billion in 1996, and the takeovers of LWT and Yorkshire-Tyne Tees Television in 1994 and 1999 respectively. You only serve. prepared for the job that could get things done. Scottsville, Albemarle County, Virginia, USA, Takoma Park, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA. And his wife Helene did pass away just prior to Obamas election (though it was the Sunday night prior, not the morning of, as the film implies). AMY GOODMAN: So, what rights did your father have, and others? When she asked an attendant if Eugene could accompany the child on the ride, she was What rights do the workers who so intimately serve a president have? It was also during this period that Eugene forged lifelong friendships with Gerald Hatton and the late Luther Mcdowell, bonds formed as where a Marine guard escorted him to his seat. Age 14. They were not in any way demonstrative people but theirs was a deep and abiding love, a partnership maybe equaled but never surpassed. [9], Following criticism of the THG's governance arrangements, Allen replaced Matt Moulding as chairman of THG plc in March 2022. Charles is related to Heather Marie Griffin and Brenda Booke Allen as well as 2 additional people. He took early retirement on December 31, 1993 after having been advanced to an Advanced Systems Engineering Specialist. In the movie, the White House calls Gaines after a white senior staffer witnesses Cecil in action at the D.C. hotela point Cecil, in voiceover, emphasizes proudly. Please enter your email and password to sign in. He was a member of the Yellville Summit Class of 1960. Did your father talk about President Eisenhower getting sick and what that meant in the White House? CHARLES ALLEN: Right. Charles Allen, Son of Eugene Allen "The Butler" Interviews w/Ms. (Allens wife Helene referred affectionately to former First Lady Rosalynn Carter as country, for instance.) straight talker, straight shooter, who inherited some big shoes and filled them. We welcome you to Democracy Now! It goes on down the line, a tremendous family lineage, you know, on that job. Instead of floral remembrances, the family suggests that donations be made to Hill Country Pregnancy Care Center to honor Chucks memory. The best result we found for your search is Blair T Allen age 50s in Ontario, CA. That article inspired the movie Lee Daniels' "The Butler," and it was released in 2013. You know, then do that. Haygoods article only mentions that Eugene left the White House in 1986 and received a sweet note from the president and a tight hug from First Lady Nancy. Eugene Charles Allen was born on July 14, 1919, in into their permanent home located in northwest Washington where they resided the rest of their lives. Eugene further stated that the only thing they heard about Kennedy at the time was that his father had a lot of money. Previously a waiter at several country clubs in Virginia, he started in the White House as a member of the pantry staff and moved up through the ranks to eventually become the presidents primary butler. Allen flew to Europe with President Richard Nixon and frequently visited Camp David, with President Jimmy Carter. In addition to Dixie, Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, his older brother William H. Allen Jr., and his step-son David W. Stallings. He married the former Linda M. Haynie on December 2, 1963. This browser does not support getting your location. family home under the direction of matriarch, Florence Moon. (Theyre played by Forest Whitaker and Oprah Winfrey.) 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Because Allen and President Gerald Ford shared the same birthday, he was also honored at the formal White House birthday celebrations. Blair is related to Leslie Flanders Allen and J Charles Allen as well as 3 additional people. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He remained with Granada when the two companies demerged, and became Executive Chairman of Granada plc in 2001. Age 12 Eugene Allen served eight U.S. presidents during his 34 years working in the White House. In 1975, rather than accept a transfer to California, he went to work for the Lockheed Electronics Company. Eugene shared the same birthday And my father and the other employees, as well, were very dedicated to those first families. Moon, Sr. remarked, "Lord, what kind of trouble has that boy got himself into in Washington?" And, I mean, these people, the butlers, there are six, seven full-time butlers, and they come in contact with the family every day, I mean, face to face, meeting with them every day. Jerome Barnes, and Micah Eugene Dixon. A system error has occurred. Due to a publication error in The Butler: A Witness to History, this post also originally misstated that Allen received a promotionunder the Reagan administration. With Obama's "We're pretty much past the going-out stage," said Helene. at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. [14], In May 2016, Allen was appointed as a member of the Lords Communications Committee. He found something in each one of those presidents and their families that he liked. The plantation matriarch (Vanessa Redgrave) then decides that Cecil should leave the fields to become a house nigger and learn to serve her family. Washington, DC, back in the day when concrete had to be carried on the shoulder, up a ladder, many stories. those days) employed there. I mean, he prided himself on that. remarked that he really made his money at Kenwood off of tips, further relaying that $1.00 in 1941 was the going rate for cleaning a pair of golf In May 2021, it was announced that Allen would be the next chairman of the Balfour Beatty construction group, succeeding Philip Aiken from 20 July 2021. Charles Allen, Son of Eugene Allen The Butler Interviews w Ms Antriece CHARLES EUGENE GENE ALLEN Charles Eugene "Gene" Allen, 92 of Drexel, MO, passed away August 4, 2017 at the Life Care Center in Osawatomie, KS. Allen had one son, Charles, who served in Vietnam, just as Cecils younger son (also named Charles) does. Domination, Sing Your Song: Remembering Harry Belafonte, Who Used His Stardom to Help. AMY GOODMAN: As we continue to look at how President Trumps reckless actions have threatened the health of the domestic staff at the White House, were joined by Charles Allen. Allen saw President Lyndon B. Johnson devote a great deal of energy and determination to civil rights legislation, including nominating Thurgood Marshall to the Supreme Court as the first black justice. Charles Allen (Stroud MP) (1861-1930), English Liberal politician who represented Stroud, 1900-1914. described as a raconteur (he didn't use that word), master craftsman and unrecognized genius -- a man capable of building a When he spoke to Haygood about his. Department of Homeland Security. Chuck enlisted in the Navy in June of 1951 and advanced rapidly to Electricians Mate 1st Class (E6). In early 1968 he accepted a job with TRW (formerly Space Technology Laboratory) at the Johnson Space Center in Houston Texas where he continued work on the Apollo program. He came from an era when fathers really weren't buddies but he was a great buddy and indeed a hero in spite of the fact that he When is Eugene Allens birthday? Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Please reset your password. CHARLES ALLEN: Theyve got all of the rights in the world. On November 26, 1949, Eugene was ALLEN EUGENE C. ALLEN Peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2010 at the Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, MD. We interviewed inside of his father's home as it was most befitting. Of that union was born their only child, a son, Charles, in 1946. Allen was born in 1919 on a plantation farm near Scottsville in central Virginia. Like many famous people and celebrities, Eugene Allen kept his personal life private. He was there, Haygood continued, while Americas racial history was being remade: Brown v. Board of Education, the Little Rock school crisis, the 1963 March on Washington, the cities burning, the civil rights bills, the assassinations. Allen undoubtedly lived a fascinating life, meeting countless historical figures during especially polarizing times, and its unsurprising that Haygoods profile caught the eye of Hollywood. The real-life Charles is still alive, and has seen and approved of the new movie, according to Haygood. Photos by Kevin Clark/The Washington Post and courtesy The Weinstein Co. A few days after Barack Obama was elected president in 2008, the Washington Post published an article about a black butler who served in the White House for 34 years, under eight presidents, from Truman to Reagan. 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Eugene Allens birth sign is Cancer and he had a ruling planet of Moon. McDowell, on the golf links; despite his innate goodness, he was human enough to enjoy the thrill of victory. We will continue to update information on Eugene Allens parents. Please try again later. For example, if the first family isnt careful, if you have President Trump, for example, outright lying about he is immune you know, they wont reveal that he has taken a test that makes him negative and as he dramatically takes off his mask. mother, who was afraid of some of the rides. The Head Butler at the White House, he held his position at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for more than three decades. If Obama gets in there, it'd sure be nice to go over there again." When asked whether Reagan dyed his hair, he would always say, "I never saw him do it." He only missed one day of work throughout his thirty-four years at the White House, and that was when Nancy Reagan ordered him to take a day off in 1986 because she had invited him and his wife to Helmut Kohl's state dinner. In spite of prevailing options, Eugene Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. AMY GOODMAN: Part of the trailer to The Butler, based on the life story of Eugene Allen. How the butler got his job at the White House I feel for them very much, because its a very closed-mouth as everyone on this, its a very closed-mouth group of people. When Dr. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. I can vouch for him. Chuck was a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and served as the Commander of VFW Post 688 in Boerne from 2002 to 2005. They enjoyed entertaining family on holidays, in the early days watching Such was the life of a contractor at NASA where contracts would come and go. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. The family subsistence was meager but supplemented by a lot of love and affection. They are federal employees. CHARLES ALLEN: They are federal employees, and they go from administration to administration. Chuck was a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and served as the Commander of VFW Post 688 in Boerne from 2002 to 2005. [10] He was knighted in the 2012 New Year Honours "for services to the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics". the Trustee board, and the July Birthday Guild during the course of his life at Greater First Baptist. Eugene felt that like JFK, Ford had much more Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? compete. CHARLES ALLEN: Not really, because when President Eisenhower got sick, he wasnt in he wasnt in the White House. Lifelong friend, Mary Lord, once related that, "Eugene was so protective of Helene that He considered Eisenhower's act of sending the 101st Airborne Division to Little Rock, AR, during the desegregation crisis an especially admirable act on Eisenhower's part, calling it an He first worked as a waiter at a Virginia resort and later, in Washington, D.C., during the Great Depression, he found a job at a country club. When pressed about his sentiments surrounding During Ronald Reagans tenure in the White House, Allen earned the prestigious title of Matre dhtel. Who are the richest people in the world? Ford often called him from the golf links on July the 14th to wish him a happy birthday. Eugene greatly People of this zodiac sign like home-based hobbies, relaxing near or in water, helping loved ones, and dislike strangers, revealing of personal life. always maintained a love of the water and pleasure craft. The Slate Group LLC. [8], In 2005 he was awarded the Freedom of the City of Liverpool. Louis, whos ashamed that his father is content with serving white people, is himself present for several important historical moments, including the attack and burning of a Freedom Riders bus in 1961; hes also imprisoned in the same jail as Martin Luther King, Jr. after a protest. Born in Buckingham, VA on July 14, 1919 to the late Kate Allen. Eugene was also a charter member of the White House golf team of which he was a three-time champion. He had written a letter to his vice president, who he had excluded from decision-making when he was sick. I really dont say like, right now, as were speaking now, and the administration that we live under now, I dont know what could be done to protect them. Eugene probably more than anything enjoyed beating up on his good friends, Gerald Hatton, Benjamin Harrison, and Luther This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. About two years later he married Dixie Lee Mercer Stallings and began a happy marriage that lasted more than 35 years in spite of Dixies struggle with Parkinsons disease in her later years. Allen chaired the 2002 Commonwealth Games. Ruling Planet: Eugene Allen had a ruling planet of Moon and has a ruling planet of Moon and by astrological associations Sunday is ruled by moon. The White House workers are government employees, but theyre not civil servants, for the most part. He was chairman of Endemol, a non-executive director of Tesco plc and Virgin Media. Please do your part today. He was a member of . * Eugene Allen was born in 1919, and, like Cecil, he grew up on a plantation (in Virginia, not Georgia). White, daughter Alison M. Roy, step-daughter Debra K. Williams; and his sister Ann M. Losco, and brother John R. Allen. And one of the reasons they have to be especially careful is because theyre excepted workers, you know, which means that they can just say, We dont need your services here any longer. And so, they have to be very careful. Person; Phone; Address; First and Last Name. He was somewhere I forgot exactly where he was, but he was somewhere enjoying a holiday, you know, playing golf. Eugene felt that Ronald Reagan's charisma and professional training and bearing made him a force to be reckoned with as Teacher: Eva W. Randolph Eugene Allens mothers name is unknown at this time and his fathers name is under review. investigation by the FBI, it is rumored that Mr. 1933-1934 The original Glendower School building was He moved to Boerne in February of 1994. And I think it was Lenny Kravitz that said, Somebodys been running his mouth and stuff. Very closed-mouth. Student: Eugene Allen Chuck had three children with his first wife, Audrey Ann Souik Allen (deceased). Based on the life story of long-serving White House butler Eugene Allen, Lee Daniels' The Butler. During the off season, Eugene was approached by Mr. and asked him if he was interested in an available position at Kenwood. ). English Heirs of Legends Media would like to thank Mr. Charles Allen for taking the time to interview with us. What does it say that as a president, what does it say down there that youre supposed to do? And he was stricken. Of course, this is the very population that during this pandemic is the hardest hit, two-and-a-half to three times harder, end up hospitalized, end up dying. The man in the kitchen.. Teacher: Mary D. Barnett Oops, we were unable to send the email. The residence staff are not civil, so they come under excepted service. students temporarily attended classes at Mt. This is a rush transcript. 1932-1933 Eugene Charles Allen passed away on 31 March 2010 in Takoma Park, MD, and is buried at Rock Creek Cemetery in Washington, DC. EARL GAINES: [played by David Banner] Dr. King. school was built about 5 miles away in Keene, VA. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you.