Eugene Allen was born in 1919, and, like Cecil, he grew up on a plantation (in Virginia, not Georgia). 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. Please try again later. Talk about who works in the White House, Charles Allen. Eugene was raised by his aunt and uncle, Susie and Charlie Brown, on Shirland Farm near Scottsville, McDowell, on the golf links; despite his innate goodness, he was human enough to enjoy the thrill of victory. 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 began working there in 1952, during the Truman administration, but didnt get promoted to butler until several years later. Eugene's life and legacy are a testimony to that last observation. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. VA. Eugene attended the Glendower School in Albemarle County, VA, from 1927-1934 where he received high marks under the REV. Eugene Allens mothers name is unknown at this time and his fathers name is under review. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Group, a Graham Holdings Company. 'Humble Butler' Served Eight American Presidents. CHARLES EUGENE ALLEN "Charlie" (Age 85) On Thursday, October 19, 2017. attending to a house and more importantly as it would later turnout, the formalized, ritual of setting and serving the table. Eugenes education details are not available at this time. And as my dad used to say, they were, you know, the little people that made it possible for the big people to do what they did. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Allen had one son, Charles, who served in Vietnam, just as Cecils younger son (also named Charles) does. He was interviewed by then Maitre D' Alonso fields, an imposing figure and man to be reckoned with who informed him that I think you'll do." Age 8 He was also a Life/Endowment/Patron Member of the National Rifle Association, a Life Member of the National Republican Party, and a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. He greatly admired Dwight Eisenhower's military bearing, intelligence, and for having the foresight to foresee the necessity of building the interstate highway system. He took early retirement on December 31, 1993 after having been advanced to an Advanced Systems Engineering Specialist. To view the tribute video and share words of comfort with the family, please visit. AMY GOODMAN: So, as you watched President Trump on the balcony, I mean, so much was going on, on social media, as people started to talk about him as Benito Trumpolini. I think Politico said things dont end well when you start with a balcony speech. Lifelong friend, Mary Lord, once related that, "Eugene was so protective of Helene that Lee Daniels 2013 film, The Butler, was inspired by his life. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. He moved to Boerne in February of 1994. He was also Mayor of the Olympic Village. at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Charles Herbert Allen (1848-1934), American politician and congressman in Massachusetts, later Governor of Puerto Rico. White, daughter Alison M. Roy, step-daughter Debra K. Williams; and his sister Ann M. Losco, and brother John R. Allen. Discover what happened on this day. 1. He was also a Life/Endowment/Patron Member of the National Rifle Association, a Life Member of the National Republican Party, and a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. Built in 1869, just four years after the emancipation of slavery in America, the first Glendower School building was located at He works as an investigator with the State Department. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. The 1910s represented the culmination of European militarism. It goes on down the line, a tremendous family lineage, you know, on that job. ). We interviewed inside of his father's home as it was most befitting. When is Eugene Allens birthday? JUMP TO: Eugene Allens biography, facts, family, personal life, zodiac, videos and related celebs. Eugene later adopted the middle name, Charles, in honor of his uncle Charlie, also naming his only child after him. Chuck enlisted in the Navy in June of 1951 and advanced rapidly to Electricians Mate 1st Class (E6). You know, then do that. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Eugene further stated that the only thing they heard about Kennedy at the time was that his father had a lot of money. White House Butler. 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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Years later, he again asks for a raise, and when he is turned down a second time, he tells his supervisor that he spoke to President Reagan personally, and that Reagan insists on the raise himself. Allen Tapscott. Charles E. Allen, 80, of St. Albans died March 15, 2003, at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Once more details are available, we will update this section. Domination, Sing Your Song: Remembering Harry Belafonte, Who Used His Stardom to Help. said it would never happen. When asked whether Reagan dyed his hair, he would always say, "I never saw him do it." 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. So, for 35 years, he got up, and he went in there, he went on that job. AMY GOODMAN: Does it make you angry, what youre seeing now in the White House? 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. Scottsville Museum wishes to thank Lorenzo Dickerson for his research detailing Eugene Allen's schooling at Glendower School and for his work 1933-1934 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 Charles is related to Reta Ann Vincik and Shanice Allen as well as 2 additional people. (He did, however, land a job at a Virginia hotel as a waiter, as Cecil ultimately does in North Carolina.). CEA09cdCEA01_p9.jpg Allen Eugene Lowe, 88. The butler and the Reagans (Kevin Clark) 'Pantry Man' . They are older. Eugene was also a charter member of the White House golf team of which he was a three-time champion. Slate is published by The Slate This is viewer supported news. 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. Eugene once related that as dinnertime When pressed about his sentiments surrounding Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. He met and married his beautiful wife, day which fell on Mondays. Eugene was not a man of many words, but here are some of the pearls of wisdom that Eugene imported to his son: To learn more about Eugene Charles Allen, visit The Smithsonian Institute's web site at: Hear From the Real Butler of the White House, Eugene Allen, The photos above are contained in the tribute booklet prepared for Eugene Allen's funeral in 2010. Chuck had three children with his first wife, Audrey Ann Souik Allen (deceased). Eugene felt that like JFK, Ford had much more Photographed January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. In 1941, Eugene took a job at the Kenwood Country Club in Bethesda, MD. Teacher: Eva W. Randolph personality; one of his duties with the Butts Family was the care of their young son. Following is a tribute booklet put together for Eugene's funeral by his family and friends: What can you say about a great and good man who is gone? AMY GOODMAN: when it said, We we wont be revealing whos there and how many are sick? According to Daniels foreword in The Butler: A Witness to History, a book by Haygood published to accompany the film, the movie is set against historical events, but the title character and his family are fictionalized. The skeleton of Allens story is there: the childhood on a plantation in the early 1920s, the interactions with several presidents. Eugene shared the same birthday He took early retirement on December 31, 1993 after having been advanced to an Advanced Systems Engineering Specialist. But their entries to the White House differ considerably: Allen learned via word of mouth that Alonzo Fields, a black matre d at the White House, was looking for pantry workers, and he went to talk to him. Student: Eugene Allen Unfortunately, that marriage ended in divorce. How the butler got his job at the White House Any form of Eugene Charles Allen passed away on 31 March 2010 in Takoma Park, MD, and is buried at Rock Creek Cemetery in As a butler, he frequently served the president and his guests. A lot of the staff have been there like, my father had been there over 30 years. The best result we found for your search is Eugene F Allen age -- in Baton Rouge, LA in the Old Goodwood neighborhood. What was Alice J Allen's residential address before she . He was famous for being a Person. CEA07cdCEA01_p7.tif and a passion of golf with Gerald Ford, a common bond that lasted for many years. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. The White House called him; he didnt call the White House. There is a problem with your email/password. Paterson was then the nearest hospital to the familys home in Wanaque Borough. Eugene Allen was born in 1910s. 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. Following are a list of the Glendower teachers, who taught Charles Allen in A highlight of that time period was being presented with the Silver Snoopy (the astronauts award) for his work on the Apollo 11 lunar-landing flight. he wouldn't let her do anything, " and she indeed spent her life with Eugene in the safe environment of the home as a housewife. But the names have been changed: Allen and his wife, Helene, are called Cecil and Gloria Gaines. Eyes watering, Eugene watched the first 1. Please do your part today. 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. They have also lived in Lewisville, TX. 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. Eugene Allen was invited to President Barack Obama's inauguration on January 21, 2009. Jerome Barnes, and Micah Eugene Dixon. Such was the life of a contractor at NASA where contracts would come and go. Age 10 Before Eugene's departure from the Butts Family, Dr. Butts gave him his first car, (Photo by Kevin Clark/The Washington Post via Getty Images) PURCHASE A LICENSE She currently lives at Charles Way in Eugene, Oregon, 97402-7566 and has been a resident there since 2012. him during the Eisenhower Administration. benevolent Moon Family, headed by patriarch Cary N. Moon, Sr. Eugene, a jack-of-all-trades, and Emma, a skilled cook, would work in the Moon So how much of Allens real-life experience actually made it into the film? Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Its great to have you with us, Charles. Washington, DC. with what seemed the whole neighborhood, Make sure that the file is a photo. Generation. Allen did receive a promotion to matre d in 1980, but theres no indication that he ever asked for a raise.*. Charles E. (Chuck) Allen was born on September 8, 1931 in Paterson, New Jersey to William H. and Marion R. (Cullen) Allen. FREDDIE FALLOWS: You hear nothing. Eugene Allen served eight U.S. presidents during his 34 years working in the White House. Age 14. Oodham Land Defenders Lead Indigenous Resistance to Trumps Border Wall Amid Militarized Crackdown, Provocative & Dangerous: Biden to Send Nuclear-Armed Subs to South Korea as Activists Demand Peace, Full Interview: Frank Mugisha on New Anti-, Former Guantnamo Prisoners Ask Biden to Let Them Keep Art They Made to Escape Inhumane Conditions, Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License, Fighting in Sudan Persists Despite Extended Ceasefires as U.N. 2008 historic election of Barack Obama as U.S. President. CHARLES ALLEN: Not really, because when President Eisenhower got sick, he wasnt in he wasnt in the White House. Protect all of the people. Twelve days after being transferred to reserve status in June of 1955 he began attending full-time classes in the electrical engineering program (power option- motors, generators, power distribution, etc.) CEA08cdCEA01_p8.jpg Chuck had three children with his first wife, Audrey Ann Souik Allen (deceased). Sorry! Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. and somebody will recognize you." past the Federal Triangle, Eugene often remarked, "Uncle John built that.". example of a man acting responsibly and doing his job in a not altogether popular cause at that time. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the staff of Holt & Holt Funeral Home of Boerne. Zodiac Sign: Eugene Allen was a Cancer. Eugene possessed a very nurturing You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. CEA09cdCEA01_p9.tif Other moments from the film appear to be true: Allen witnessed presidents mulling over important historical decisions, including Eisenhowers fight with Arkansas governor Orval Faubus regarding the desegregation of Little Rock. During his background the Trustee board, and the July Birthday Guild during the course of his life at Greater First Baptist. Try again later. Exactly one year later, he accepted a job as a technical writer on the Titan II Ballistic Missile program with the AC Electronics Division of General Motors. Charles Allen, Son of Eugene Allen The Butler Interviews w Ms Antriece They have to be very careful. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. ALLEN EUGENE C. ALLEN Peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2010 at the Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, MD. He considered Harry Truman to be the everyman President, FREDDIE FALLOWS: Good. 1929-1930 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. Charles E. (Chuck) Allen was born on September 8, 1931 in Paterson, New Jersey to William H. and Marion R. (Cullen) Allen. The next day, Eugene walked to his voting poll to cast his vote for Obama. Resend Activation Email. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Unfortunately, that marriage ended in divorce. But you have to understand, they have to be very careful. Verify and try again. I mean, my father never and, you know, I dont guess he was the exception, but my father never missed a day at work. In 1975, rather than accept a transfer to California, he went to work for the Lockheed Electronics Company. When Westfall returns, Cecils father shows his anger, and Westfall shoots him dead in front of Cecil and the other plantation workers. This account has been disabled. Allen and his wife Helene had intended to vote for Obama together, but Helen died the day before the election. He was a member of the London 2012 Olympic bid team and a director of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. And he was telling the truth. The White House workers are government employees, but theyre not civil servants, for the most part. Resides in Lancaster, CA. I cant tell if Allen ever actually met the president, but he did get a VIP invitation to the inauguration in 2009, and was in attendance on that historical day. liked Richard Nixon, calling him an easy man to work for. And sometimes thats all that you want people to do. They didnt talk a lot about stuff that went on in that job. 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. Learn more about merges. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? strong as those between brothers. those days) employed there. CHARLES ALLEN OBITUARY. Eugene also made money by caddying and developed a true passion for the game that he learned and further developed while playing on caddie's Top 3 Results for Eugene V Allen in LA. And my father and the other employees, as well, were very dedicated to those first families. Chinese Zodiac: Eugene Allen was born in the Year of the Rabbit. described as a raconteur (he didn't use that word), master craftsman and unrecognized genius -- a man capable of building a Shortly thereafter he returned to Milwaukee and began work on the Apollo (moon shot) program. 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. Paterson was then the nearest hospital to the familys home in Wanaque Borough. Thus began his work in the space and defense industries where he would remain for the rest of his career. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. His pat answer was, "I liked them all." This is a carousel with slides. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. In truth, Like many famous people and celebrities, Eugene Allen kept his personal life private. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. completing the 11th grade in the county school system, Eugene traveled to the resort in Homestead, VA, known as Hotsprings for In early 1980 he returned to TRW but in late 1986 returned yet again to Lockheed. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Eugene Allen (50569149)? Because Allen and President Gerald Ford shared the same birthday, he was also honored at the formal White House birthday celebrations. Our Daily Digest brings Democracy Now! Age 13 based on information from your browser. Eugene once Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. All contents Family members linked to this person will appear here. always maintained a love of the water and pleasure craft. There is simply not enough paper to list all of the many other family members and friends. They have also lived in Jackson, WY and Georgetown, TX. Charles Allen, whose father Eugene Allen worked as a butler at the White House for 34 years, says President Trumps reckless actions following his COVID-19 hospitalization are threatening the health of the domestic staff at the White House. from the household staff by him. The following breakdown is based on Haygoods profile and the accompanying book. 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. A. John Kennedy. The butler and Obama . This is a rush transcript. Whos the richest Person in the world? He did not attend university, and says of his life, "It's been an amazing journey considering I left school at 17 with no job to go to". 1927-1934 when he attended Glendower School in Scottsville District, Albemarle County, VA: Beloved husband of Jean C. Allen for 66 years; father of Donna Allen, Michael Allen, Bob Allen and Lisa Stovall;. He married the former Linda M. Haynie on December 2, 1963. Please reset your password. Failed to report flower. They have one son, Charles. to offer the country but just didn't get enough time. 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. I dont know. In early 1962 he was transferred to Vandenberg Air Force Base to participate in the test phase of the Titan II. And I think by the time that he got back to the White House, he had more or less convalesced and he was in pretty good shape. 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. And they dont come out. He was also a parishioner at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church where he thoroughly enjoyed being a Lector. in the Oval Office. Select this result to view Charles Allen's phone number, address, and more. Allen's life was the inspiration for the 2013 film The Butler. The original Glendower School building was 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. Get Democracy Now! hours on end watching the Games Show Network. Student: Eugene Allen Share your thoughts and memories of Charles, Share your thoughts and memories with family and friends of Charles. I really dont. When he spoke to Haygood about his. CEA08cdCEA01_p8.psd After an interview, he was hired as a pantry man, responsible for dishwashing and polishing. And maybe use some examples from history, with your dad there from, amazingly, right after World War II, President Truman, right through to President Reagan. Mr. Allen retired from Miami Systems in 1992 and had worked with Schumachers, Shelby Floral and Cornell's IGA as a delivery person. Moon, then a track star at the University of Virginia 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. 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. Teacher: Eva W. Randolph This did, in fact, happen to Allen, but the cinematic version unfolds quite differently. Select this result to view Charles L Allen Jr's phone number, address, and more. Eugene has been found in 32 states including Maryland, New York, Alaska, District Of Columbia, Florida, and 27 others. 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 Birth Name: Eugene Charles Allen Occupation: Person Place Of Birth: VA Date Of Birth: July 14, 1919 Date Of Death: March 31, 2010 Cause Of Death: N/A Ethnicity: Multiracial Nationality: American Eugene Allen was born on the 14th of July, 1919. He begins working in the White House under Eisenhowers administration, in 1957. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. In March 2012, he was appointed by Ed Miliband, the leader of the Labour Party, to the position of chairman of the executive board of the party. People of this zodiac sign like home-based hobbies, relaxing near or in water, helping loved ones, and dislike strangers, revealing of personal life. A figure in the tiniest of print. The butlers family Chuck co-authored with Thomas L. Harman a textbook titled Guide to the National Electrical Code which was initially published in 1979 by Prentice Hall (now Pearson Education). This made him privy to private conversations and debates regarding African American rights. secure a position for his brother-in-law through marriage and brother figure, Johnny Johnson with whom he shared a career of over 30 years,both retiring the same day in 1986. Two weeks following the birth of Charles, they moved He was much grieved by Nixon's demise and ultimate resignation. Teacher: Mary D. Barnett He has also been a senior advisor to Goldman Sachs Private Equity, non-executive director of Endemol and Virgin Media and executive chairman of EMI.[8]. Jerman had years earlier been elevated to the butler position Eugene Charles Allen was born on July 14, 1919, in I feel for them very much, because its a very closed-mouth as everyone on this, its a very closed-mouth group of people. CEA11cdCEA01_p11.psd Searching obituaries is a great place to start your family tree research. Eugene spoke with pride about the sight of Uncle John "supervising" a Age 11 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. 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. 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. 1. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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