Charles-Allen, Jr.-Obituary

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Charles A. Allen, Jr.

Wilmington, North Carolina

Aug 2, 1929 – Dec 16, 2019 (Age 90)

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BORN
August 2, 1929
DIED
December 16, 2019
AGE
90
LOCATION
Wilmington, North Carolina

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Dr. Charles A. Allen, Jr.


 


Dr. Charles A. Allen, Jr. of Wilmington, NC went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2019 at the age of 90.


 


Charles was born on August 2, 1929 near Fayetteville, NC, to Charles and Ruth Allen. He met his loving wife, Jean, while at Wake Forest College. They married in 1954 in High Point, NC and went on to have two children.


 


After serving in the Air Force for two years, Charles earned his Masters from Southeastern Seminary and Doctorate from Southern Seminary. Charles, alongside Jean, served as missionaries in Guatemala and Colombia with the International Mission Board for 29 years. As a seminary professor, he taught Greek and New Testament. Stateside, he pastored Winter Park Baptist Church from 1977-1982 and led the Department of Religion and Philosophy at Campbell University as Chairman for five years.


 


Charles continued to serve after his retirement as an active member and Sunday school teacher at Winter Park Baptist. Charles will be remembered for his loving spirit, easy sense of humor, and willingness to teach anyone who wanted to learn.


 


Charles is survived by his wife Jean of 65 years; his daughter, Celia Fryer (David) and son, Dan Allen (Karen); his grandchildren, Kimberly Fryer, Ashley Fryer, Lauren Wilson (Aaron) and Andrew Allen (Michelle); his sisters, Joyce Pratt, Sally Allen and brother, Bill Allen (Nancy).


 


There will be a memorial service at Winter Park Baptist Church (4700 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403) this Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 1 PM. A reception and visitation to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Winter Park General Missions Fund, Campbell University: Charles & Jean Allen Divinity Endowed Fund for Hispanic Students, or International Mission Board: Lottie Moon Offering.


 

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To Dr. Allen's Family and William T. Allen, brother,

The quality of life led by Dr. Allen, his many accomplishments, contributions and the love and admiration expressed by his brother, Mr. W. T. Allen, provide a lasting example for others to follow. The members of the Board of Directors extend our deepest sympathy to his family, friends and brothers/sisters in Christ.

Dearest Jean,

Charles Allen will be missed by many of us. I send my love, my prayers and my condolences to you and your family. May God engulf you with His love and guide you in the days to come. Blessings...Pinch

Loved this man. He always kept you laughing and happy ...God bless his family..

I remember Dr. Allen when he was a guest speaker at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Vander. HKis sermons and presentations touched my heart and brought me closer to God. I thank God for this man and his ministry. His family should know that he will be waiting for them in Heaven. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to his family.

We are so sorry for your loss, we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Dr. Allen was a wonderful teacher, preacher and pastor. We we always remember the wonderful times together. We know there were many in heaven with arms open wide to receive one of the most wonderful men in the world. We love you and are praying for you. The Barnhill Family