Charles E. Alldredge Jr. passed away peacefully on February 27, 2018 after a long illness.

He was born June 1, 1931, in Lawrence, the son of Charles Alldredge and Julia Creason.

Charles attended high school in Kansas City and later served in the Navy aboard the USS George E. Davis.

After his discharge he worked for Dean Haynes Caterpillar out of Kansas City. The family moved to Booneville, Missouri then Bonner Springs, Kansas while he kept the earth movers running during the construction of I-70 in Kansas and Missouri. The family then moved to Lawrence, Kansas while he worked at the Reuter Organ Company. During the Vietnam War he worked for Sunflower Army Ammunitions plant in DeSoto, Kansas. He then worked until retirement at Owens Corning Fiberglass Company in Kansas City. After retirement, he worked at Lawrence High School in the maintenance department. After his second retirement, and because his love of golf, he worked at Alvamar Golf Course, keeping the golf carts running.

He was very active in Eagles Lodge and served on the board and as president.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Alldredge of Lawrence; sons, Steve Alldredge of DeLand, Florida, Stan Alldredge and wife Theresa of Lecompton, daughter, Sandi Yeakel and husband Rich of Lawrence; three grandchildren, Cassidy Carter, Tyler Yeakel, and Andy Alldredge; and two great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Veda Godsey and grandson, Jason Alldredge.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Hillside Village Nursing Home for the excellent care they gave him. Alternatively, he would appreciate donations to Vitas Hospice of Lenexa, Kansas, or the Lone Survivor Foundation, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Per his request, no formal services are being held.

Condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World from Mar. 2 to Mar. 4, 2018.

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Julia (Gregg) Ingrassia

March 8, 2018

Sandi, Steve, Stan, Mrs. Alldredge as well as the rest of the family, most heartfelt condolences to each of you.. I supppose through Church (North Lawrence Christian) I do not recall a time in my life, when I didn't know you.... you have begun your year of "Firsts" and my heart is with you - all of you, every step of the way. May the blessings and prayer from friends and the help of each other, get all of you through this, there is no time limit on grief, those who say there is, have never lost a piece of their heart.Surround yourselves with the unseen and often unspoken love of others, it is safe there.

Dana Bateson

March 6, 2018

Fond memories of growing up on camping trips with Chuck and Barb and family

Cindy McGovern-O'Toole

March 6, 2018

Sandy - My condolences to you, Rich, and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss. Your dad was such a sweet man and I enjoyed visiting with him at HSV. He and your family are in my prayers. Cindy

May C

March 2, 2018

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May the God who comforts all who mourn sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2

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