Charles and Jeanetta have been married for 68 years and served the area’s homeless population through cooking and serving food. They were both nominated for Silver Stars, an honor they found unbelievable. The couple started their outreach ministry at Tallahassee Corinth Christian Fellowship with just 14 members.
Charles has had a long career of public service, including 20 years as a Jacksonville policeman. He was also appointed the first black Jacksonville Police Chief in 1973 and served on the Parole and Probation Commission from 1975-1987. In 2020 he received the Florida Sheriff’s Association’s Distinguished Service Award.
For 20 years Charles was chaplain at Big Bend Hospice while Jeanetta volunteered with Meals on Wheels program and helped write CRMC’s newsletter “H2U.”
The work of the couple has been amazing over the years as they have selflessly given back to their community in many ways. Most recently, they were both nominated for Silver Stars, an award presented by the Boy Scouts of America to honor adults who have made significant contributions to scouting programs. While they were both surprised by the nomination, Charles said it was “humbling and overwhelming” to be recognized in this way.”
The couple has spent a lifetime serving others and their commitment is an inspiration to us all. Their work is a shining example of what it means to truly care for your community. Thank you, Charles and Jeanetta, for all that you have done!
Nominees for Silver Star awards are individuals who have made significant contributions to service programs. This year, two very special nominees are Charles and Jeanetta, a married couple who have devoted their lives to service in Tallahassee, Florida.
Charles has had an impressive career in public service, including 20 years as a Jacksonville police officer and being appointed Jacksonville’s first black Police Chief in 1973. For 20 years he was also chaplain at Big Bend Hospice while his wife Jeanetta volunteered with Meals on Wheels and helped write CRMC’s newsletter “H2U.”
In addition to their tireless work within various organizations, the couple also started their own outreach ministry at Tallahassee Corinth Christian Fellowship with just 14 members. The extensive list of accomplishments by Charles and Jeanetta is inspiring, but what’s even more inspiring is their dedication to helping others. It’s clear that their work is driven by a deep love for their community. We are so grateful for all they have done and continue to do! Thank you, Charles and Jeanetta!
