In a sad tribute, the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office remembered the life and service of Corporal Charles E. Holt III, whose end of watch came on September 1, 2020, after a battle with COVID-19. According to the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office, Corporal Holt joined the force in 2014, dedicating six years to community service before his untimely passing at the age of 36.
Holt was a part of the Detention Division, working as a booking corporal, and was also a valued Intelligence team member. His colleagues recall his commitment to his duties conveyed with a sense of positivity and honorability, even under the strenuous circumstances brought on by the pandemic. The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office noted, "He was known for performing his duties in a positive and honorable manner despite the challenging conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic." He was diagnosed with the virus on August 27 and unfortunately succumbed to its complications just five days later.
The Tarrant County community and the sheriff's office are mourning the loss of a dedicated officer who left behind not just a professional legacy, but a personal one. Corporal Holt is survived by his wife Moranda, their three children, countless friends, and many Sheriff’s Office team members. They, along with the community he served, feel the weight of his absence—a reminder of the personal toll the global health crisis has exacted on frontline workers.
