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Charles Stevens Obituary
March 20, 1936 - June 29, 2025
Charles Hugh Stevens, Sr., age 89, of Ruther Glen passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at his residence. A native of Caroline County, he graduated from C.T. Smith High School. He was drafted into the Army in 1959 and was honorably discharged after serving a year in Korea. Upon returning home to Caroline, he resumed working at Tidewater Telephone Company and retired after 38 years from what is now Verizon. Charles is survived by his high school sweetheart and beloved wife of 64 years, Sandra Smith Stevens; his daughter, Deirdre Stevens Skogen (Joel); and son, Charles Hugh Stevens, Jr. (Lynn); his sister, Esther Stevens Jacobs; and his brother, Edwin Randolph Stevens; and his cherished grandchildren, Madeleine Grace Ownby, Charles Hugh Stevens III, and Adele Celine Stevens. He is also survived by his step-grandson Erik Joel Skogen; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Everett Stevens and Lula Allen Stevens. A funeral service will be held at 11a.m., Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Bowling Green Baptist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at Lakewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Bowling Green Baptist Church, Attn. Buildings and Grounds, P. O. Box 543, Bowling Green, VA 22427.
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Susan C Wingo
July 7, 2025
So many wonderful memories while I was working at Dew Real Estate. Going to the Steven's place was always a high light of the year.
The Costume party at the Steven 's home one christmas was one of the best memories,good food , friends,lots of laughing and funny costumes. Charles was such a sweet,caring, loving person. I was honored to know him. Sandra and Charlie were the perfect couple, Sandra will miss him so much.
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