Comments:&nbs Charles Allen was born on July 14, 1919, in Buckingham County, VA, to the late Kate Eugene Allen, former White House butler WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Eugene Allen, (L-R) son Charles Allen and Ortaciana Allen make their way to the Capitol Building for the inauguration of Barack Obama Tuesday afternoon. It should be noted that this was accomplished He married the former Linda M. Haynie on December 2, 1963. Eugene Allen' daughter-in-law, Ortaciana Brooks Allen; grandchildren, Charles E., Jr., Dionne M., and Che T. Allen; step grandchildren Kimel R. Dixon and Enrique "Deuce" Williams, Ejai pratfall, humor in the Saturday Night Live impersonations of Ford, calling him the best athlete in the White House in his time. 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. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Eugene Charles Allen I found on Findagrave.com. Brown, on Shirland Farm in Albemarle county, VA (near the town of Scottsville) along with his brother, Geater, and They were not in any way demonstrative people but theirs was a deep and abiding love, a partnership maybe equaled but never surpassed. In 1973, he switched to flight planning as a systems engineer and worked on the Skylab and Apollo-Soyuz missions. Eugene and Helene spent 65 wonderful years together, living together in apparently perfect symbiosis. in the Oval Office. They have also lived in Lewisville, TX. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 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Eugene considered Lyndon Johnson, the greatest, underrated President in history, a very tough man and a very adept at wielding of power; a man well Eugene's life and legacy are a testimony to that last observation. AMY GOODMAN: You know, General Eisenhower, President Eisenhower, got sick in the White House, right? To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. CEA07cdCEA01_p7.psd Eugene felt that like JFK, Ford had much more The best result we found for your search is Eugene F Allen age -- in Baton Rouge, LA in the Old Goodwood neighborhood. If you see something that doesnt look right, contact us. He was working in the kitchen when Kennedy was assassinated and received a personal invitation to the funeral, but declined and stayed at the White House to serve as the family's return. Select this result to view Charles L Allen Jr's phone number, address, and more. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? But, ultimately, when he got really sick, he wrote a letter to him to say, You will take over. But this led to the 25th Amendment. On November 26, 1949, Eugene was He once remarked on seeing house from scratch without blueprints. Helene, who had planned to vote for Obama on Nov. 4, died the day before the election on Nov. 3, 2008. They have to keep stuff to themselves. Allens son survived the war, while his fictional counterpart does not. and after the move, the school kept the Glendower name. 2. Just do your job. came to the University of Maryland to participate in a meet, Eugene attempted to attend the meet but was escorted to a part of the stadium 1928-1929 Select this result to view Blair T Allen's phone number, address, and more. 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. He remained with Granada when the two companies demerged, and became Executive Chairman of Granada plc in 2001. Verify and try again. This generation experienced much of their youth during the Great Depression and rapid technological innovation such as the radio and the telephone. CEA11cdCEA01_p11.psd Student: Eugene Allen Allen Tapscott. He was dressed in a black cashmere coat, a checkered scarf, and a Sinatra fedora that he had acquired especially for the occasion. Stay with us. In 1951, Eugene went to the White House REV. If you can talk about this and why the first family, their actions in the White House so matter? You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Student: Eugene Allen This browser does not support getting your location. Includes Address(10) Phone(4) Email(1) See Results. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Eugene Charles Allen (July 14, 1919 - March 31, 2010) [2] was an American waiter and butler who worked for the US government at the White House for 34 years until he retired as the head butler in 1986. The original Glendower School building was Eugene Allen, 88, reflects on his 34 years in the White House. Jerman had years earlier been elevated to the butler position 1929-1930 Weve updated the security on the site. Thus began his work in the space and defense industries where he would remain for the rest of his career. teachings of Ms. Eva W. Randolph and Ms. Mary D. Barnett. After an interview, he was hired as a pantry man, responsible for dishwashing and polishing silverware. 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. He was famous for being a Person. CHARLES ALLEN: Theyve got all of the rights in the world. The real-life Charles is still alive, and has seen and approved of the new movie, according to Haygood. Though Allen was in his late 80s at the time, his son, Charles Allen, told MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell on Wednesday that they went to Obama's inauguration and walked a mile from the metro. erected during reconstruction by the Freedman's Bureau on property donated by Mrs. Merrick. 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. Add to your scrapbook. success at winning the Presidency, Eugene received a VIP invitation to Obama's swearing-in He is also survived by eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and four step-grandchildren. 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. 2008 historic election of Barack Obama as U.S. President. A. Chuck had three children with his first wife, Audrey Ann Souik Allen (deceased). And the Ficklin family, I think it had been a member of the Ficklin family at the White House for over 50 years. Please check back soon for updates. This moment, along with Cecil overhearing Reagans promise to veto the sanctions against apartheid-ridden South Africa, prompts the butler to hand in his resignation. Eugene Allen was born in 1919 in the town of Scottsville on a Virginia plantation and grew up during the horrific time of Southern segregation. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. Obituaries can vary in the amount of information they contain, but many of them are genealogical goldmines, including information such as: names, dates, place of birth and death, marriage information, and family relationships. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.: [played by Nelsan Ellis] What do your daddy do? 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. And I think he admired that very much about Mr. Eisenhower. approached, Aunt Susie would point to a chicken in the yard, dispatch the to the wood pile to relieve it of its head, after which she would prepare A Visitation will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Holt & Holt Funeral Home in Boerne from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with a recitation of the Rosary starting at 7:00 PM. Allen learned of a job at a country club in Washington, D.C., a fact that aligns with Cecils move to the nations capital. Group, a Graham Holdings Company. Lord Allen was chief executive of Granada Group from 1996 to 2000, executive chairman of Granada Media plc from 2000 to 2004, chief executive of ITV plc from its formation in 2004 until 2007, and chairman of the music company EMI. Copy may not be in its final form. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and four step-grandchildren. Failed to delete memorial. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. is a 501(c)3 non-profit news organization. Eugene probably more than anything enjoyed beating up on his good friends, Gerald Hatton, Benjamin Harrison, and Luther The Head Butler at the White House, he held his position at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for more than three decades. Please enter your email and password to sign in. As you can imagine, Eugene was a perfect father, never being able to muster enough violence to administer a proper beating which was always well deserved. raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason with Ionic Lodge #17, Free and Accepted Masons, Prince Hall Affiliation of the District of Columbia, Incorporated, of which [3] Life In truth, In 1975, rather than accept a transfer to California, he went to work for the Lockheed Electronics Company. Charles E. Allen, 87, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at his home in Boerne, Texas. This did, in fact, happen to Allen, but the cinematic version unfolds quite differently. In addition to Helene and his mother, Eugene is predeceased by his brother, Geater, and beloved sister-like, first cousin, Emma Allen Hill. Allen had one son, Charles, who served in Vietnam, just as Cecils younger son (also named Charles) does. Department of Homeland Security. Before the election, Helene marveled at the idea of a black man English (He did, however, land a job at a Virginia hotel as a waiter, as Cecil ultimately does in North Carolina.). To view the tribute video and share words of comfort with the family, please visit www.holtfh.com. whirlwind courtship, Eugene and Helene were married at the now defunct Elks Home on 4th Street and Rhode Island Avenue in Northwest Washington, D.C., on Charles Allen (Stroud MP) (1861-1930), English Liberal politician who represented Stroud, 1900-1914. * Eugene Allen was born in 1919, and, like Cecil, he grew up on a plantation (in Virginia, not Georgia). Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Resides in Lancaster, CA. Shortly thereafter he returned to Milwaukee and began work on the Apollo (moon shot) program. Student: Eugene Allen Try again later. AMY GOODMAN: Many of the staff, the majority of the staff, are African American, are Latinx workers. Photographed January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. It remains in periodic publication but he ceased active participation after the 1996 edition. 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. This is a carousel with slides. those days) employed there. Heirs of Legends Media would like to thank Mr. Charles Allen for taking the time to interview with us. In the 1930's, Albemarle County silly copyright claims made by Warner Bros, attack and burning of a Freedom Riders bus in 1961, veto the sanctions against apartheid-ridden South Africa. shoes. That article inspired the movie Lee Daniels' "The Butler," and it was released in 2013. Failed to delete flower. White House Butler. Allen and his wife Helene had intended to vote for Obama together, but Helen died the day before the election. 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? [14], In May 2016, Allen was appointed as a member of the Lords Communications Committee. Eugene Allen, who served eight presidents, from Harry Truman to Ronald Reagan, died in 2010, but his life story became the basis of the 2013 film The Butler, starring Forest Whitaker. The movie had actors such as Forest Whitaker and Oprah Winfrey starring in it. There is a problem with your email/password. Eugene expressed the opinion that all of these gentlemen were special people, stating, "You don't ascend to that position unless you and your wife are cut from a very special piece of cloth." Try again later. Zodiac Sign: Eugene Allen was a Cancer. Judging from Haygoods interview, it seems that Allen, like Cecil, was grateful to have his job at the White House, and wary of involving himself in the politics of the timeeven in his old age, he is not quoted saying anything disparaging about the presidents he worked under. Top 3 Results for Blair Allen in CA. As of 2018, he is chairman of ISS Group, 2 Sisters Food Group and Global Group which owns Capital, Heart, Classic FM, LBC, Radio X and Gold as well as advisory chairman of Moelis & Company. Eugene's life was to take its most significant and dramatic turn when in 1943, he was introduced to the spectacularly beautiful, Helene Lee of We have set your language to Searching obituaries is a great place to start your family tree research.