Charles Allen Hagen was born December 15, 1946 and passed away on July 23, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. He faithfully served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Viet Nam War and he was a retired diesel mechanic. He was preceded in death by his father, James Hagen and mother, Bessie Williams and nephew, Gary. Charles is survived by his loving wife, Carol, his step-son Jeff, a brother, Herb, sisters, Ann, Josephine, Evelyn and Elvira and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be on Saturday, July 27, 2013, at 10:30 am, in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, MO. with full military honors. Visitation will be on Friday, July 26, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South.