Sgt. Charles Edward Tice Obituary (1974

Sergeant Charles Edward Tice of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department died Monday, August 26, 2019 after a sudden and devastating battle with cancer. His death leaves an extensive absence in the lives of his extensive family who loved and respected him dearly. Sgt. Tice was born in Indianapolis on December 5, 1974. From a young age, it was obvious he would be someone who helped others, serving for the greater good. He graduated from Madison Consolidated High School in Madison, Indiana in 1993, Franklin College in 1997, and the Indianapolis Police Department Training Academy in 2003. He began his career with IMPD as a patrol officer in the South district, but soon found his niche in working with larger, city-wide teams aimed at reducing violent crime. He served with the proactive Street Level Enforcement Detail, Criminal Interdiction Unit, Neighborhood Resource Unit, Even Response Group, was promoted to Sergeant of the late tac shift for the Southwest District, and served most recently as the Sergeant on the Criminal Interdiction Section and Even Response Group. Sgt. Tice received several accommodations and awards throughout his 16-year career. More importantly, he earned the friendship and respect of his fellow officers and the community he served. In addition to his brothers and sisters in law enforcement, Sgt. Tice is mourned by his family: mother, Phoebe Sewell; father and step-mother John and Susan Tice; brother Tim Tice; brother Ray Tice and his family, sister-in-law Laura and nephews, Paul and Benjamin; sister, Leann Sewell; step-sister, Ashleigh Pugh; step-brother, Shane Pugh; aunt and uncle, Tom and Lynn Lovelace; aunt and uncle, Willa and Bill Thiele; aunt, Alma Lovelace; cousins, Emily Lovelace, Adam Lovelace, Shelby Lovelace, Mackenzie Lovelace, Sue Larimore, Bob Quick, Wendy Upton, Vicki Gaddis and his significant other; Janie Letourneau. VISITATION Crown Hill Funeral Home 700 West 38th Street Indiananapolis, Indiana 46208 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM FUNERAL: Friday 10:00 a.m. St. Luke's United Methodist Church 100 W. 86th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46260 GRAVESIDE SERVICE Friday, 5:00 p.m. Pisgah Cemetery Deputy Pike Deputy, Indiana Make An Online Memorial Donation To send a flower arrangement in memory of Sgt. Charles Edward Tice, please click here to visit our sympathy store.