Stephen Anthony Severn
October 1, 1945 ~ November 21, 2019
Stephen Anthony Severn, age 74, of Palestine, passed away on the 21st day of November, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on the 1st day of October, 1945, in Foreman, Arkansas, to Walter Beck Severn and Emma Jane Madden Severn.
Stephen was a member of Calvary Christian Center in Oakwood. He also was a Vietnam Marine Veteran and worked as a State Trooper in Anderson County for 30 years. He was a member of Vietnam Veterans-Dogwood Chapter #991 and helped start the Honor Guard. Stephen enjoyed fishing, woodworking and will be missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Emma Severn; daughter, Angela Severn; sister, Sally Hunkapillar; and brother, Howard Severn.
Stephen is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bonnie Severn; father-in-law, Clifton E. Taylor; sons, Charles Melton Severn, Walter Shawn Severn, Aaron Gene Severn and Cassandra, all of Palestine; sisters, Sharon Severn of Texarkana, Karen Sinclair of Mount Pleasant; brothers, Mike Severn of Foreman, Arkansas, Billy Severn of Gladewater, Texas; grandchildren, Angela Severn, Dalton Severn and Gus Severn. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family and a host of friends.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Stephen, will be hosted by the family at ten o'clock in the morning, on Saturday, the 23rd day of November, 2019, at Calvary Christian Center in Oakwood with Bro. Jack Smith officiating.
A private family burial will be held at a later date in Roselawn Park.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions in Stephen's memory can be directed towards Envelope For Hope, P.O. Box 273, Corrigan, Texas 75939.
Funeral services for Stephen Severn are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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Mrs. Severn, Angela, Dalton and family so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you in the days and weeks to come.
Bonnie, and family, we are so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. Our hearts are with you all, and our prayers will be with you for peace and comfort. May the Lord bless and keep you all in His care. Love y’all.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God bless you and your family.
Mrs. Severn, I did not know Steve personally, but I worked for DPS Garland for 25 years and I worked with Mike for a lot of those years and I am originally from Palestine and we have several mutual friends and felt like I knew Steve. Â My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Â Â Â
Praying for the family. Officer Severn was one of a kind and he will truly be missed.
Steve & Shirley Petrovich
Bonnie, prayers for peace and comfort during this trial of life for you and your family. God bless you all.
Officer Severn was a great man! He was friends with my parent’s. Also went to school with his son Shawn! He will truly be missed!
RIP Mr. Severn!
Bonnie and Family,
We are thinking of you all in this time of your loss .
Our prayers are with you.
Bonnie,
Steve will be missed and our prayers are with you and your family.
To all of the Severn family, you have my deepest sympathy. I had the honor of attending the Highway Patrol Recruit school , D, !969 with Stephen. He was an inspiration to fellow classmates. May the Lord grant each of you his peace and comfort.
Steve was such a sweet and professional man that loved the highway patrol and was well respected. I had the opportunity to see after many years when he honored my brother as a Vietnam veteran. Bonnie you were blessed and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Steve was loved by many and well
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I had the privilege of working with Steve on a number of occasions when I was with the Palestine Police Dept. He was always willing to help in any way he could and you certainly never had to worry about your back when he was around. Not to be forgotten was his service to his country as a Marine in Vietnam. My condolences to all of Steve’s family.Â
Bonnie you are in my prayers. Steve was a great man.
Bonnie, Charlie, Shawn and Aaron, you all knew what I thought of Steve. He worked for me as a Highway Patrolman for 11 years and was one of th best. He was a hard worker and I could always depend on him. They don’t make them like that any more. We’ll all miss him.
40 years ago this man rode with me for my driver’s license test. We came to an intersection that had a right hand yield turn. He told me to take a right. I went to the light and he said, you needed to use the yield turn. He was a good man, and I was thrilled to get my license that day so many years ago. Rest high, sweet man.Â
My condolences to you Bonnie & family 💔 my prayers go up for y’all 🙏🏻 Steve was a good man and long time friend…..rest in peace my friend 😪