Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Charles F. Stevens

Memphis Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Saturday, August 4, 1923

Leave a Reflection

Reflections for Patrolman Charles F. Stevens

Patrolman Stevens,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Memphis. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 4, 2023

Rest in peace always knowing that your service will never, ever be forgotten as no passage of time will ever erase your sacrifice.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

August 4, 2020

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 90th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 30, 2013

To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 90th anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

January 30, 2013

Charles Franklin Stevens was born 23 August,1883 and was killed on 4 August 1923, he was reared in the Lisbon community of Hardeman County Tennessee, one of 9 siblings born to Jacob T. and Sarah Jane Hannis Stevens. He was married to Montie Allean Harris Stevens and had two daughters , Ruby and Aneva. He is buried in the New Hope Church of Christ Cemetery in Hardeman County Tennessee. Charles Kenneth Stevens, a nephew was named after the deceased.

Mayor Barrett M. Stevens Sr.
City of Bolivar TN Great Nephew

December 5, 2011

Patrolman Stevens did not kill the suspect but he did wound him severely. The suspect,was sent to the state penitiary. Stevens left a wife and two teenage daughters. He was a rookie policeman who was getting off duty at the time of the call for assistance and he volunteered to go the site.

Patricia H Coggin
granddaughter

May 1, 2007

Thank you for your bravery and service to the city of Memphis and to your department!

PSO CW Edwards
North Augusta (SC) Dept. of Public Safety

April 30, 2007

Thank you for your brave service.

State Trooper

March 12, 2005

You died a hero and deserve to be remembered. I salute you sir.

Deputy
California

October 16, 2004

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.