The Anderson County community is mourning the tragic loss of 58-year-old Charles Coggins, a retired South Carolina State Trooper whose life was cut heartbreakingly short in a devastating crash Friday afternoon.

The Anderson County community is mourning the tragic loss of 58-year-old Charles Coggins, a retired South Carolina State Trooper whose life was cut heartbreakingly short in a devastating crash Friday afternoon.

Coggins is being remembered as a dedicated public servant who spent his career protecting others and serving the people of South Carolina with integrity and professionalism. Friends and former colleagues recall his steady presence, his commitment to the job, and the quiet kindness he showed to those around him.

News of his passing has left family members, fellow troopers, and residents across the county in shock. Support is pouring in from the law enforcement community, with many expressing deep gratitude for Coggins’ years of service and offering prayers for his loved ones.

As the community grieves, they also honor the legacy of a man who devoted much of his life to helping keep others safe. Plans for services and memorial tributes are expected to be shared as the family determines arrangements during this difficult time.