Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Chef Saves Elderly Customer's Life in Florida
A chef named Donell Stallworth noticed that his regular customer, Charlie Hicks, hadn't come to the restaurant for several days.
Charlie was a 78-year-old man who ate at the Shrimp Basket every day for lunch and dinner for 10 years.
Donell got worried and went to Charlie's home.
He found Charlie on the floor, hurt and very sick.
Donell called for help, and Charlie was taken to the hospital.
The restaurant staff helped Charlie recover by bringing him his favorite meals and even helped him move to a new apartment near the restaurant.
Now, Charlie is back at the restaurant, and he and Donell are even better friends.
Chef Donell Stallworth noticed his regular customer, 78-year-old Charlie Hicks, hadn't visited the Shrimp Basket restaurant for several days.
Stallworth went to Hicks' home and found him injured and dehydrated on the floor after a fall.
Hicks was hospitalized with broken ribs and severe dehydration.
The restaurant staff supported Hicks' recovery by delivering his favorite meals and helping him move to an apartment near the restaurant.
Hicks has since returned to his regular dining routine at the Shrimp Basket, with a stronger bond with Stallworth.
- Who
- Donell Stallworth (chef) and Charlie Hicks (customer)
- What
- Chef saved customer's life after noticing his absence
- When
- September (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- Pensacola, Florida
- Why
- Customer had fallen and was injured, unable to call for help
- Chef's Name
- Donell Stallworth
- Customer's Name
- Charlie Hicks
- Restaurant Name
- Shrimp Basket
- Customer's Age
- 78
- Chef's Age
- 45
- Location
- Pensacola, Florida
- Duration of Customer's Routine
- 10 years
- Customer's Injuries
- Broken ribs, severe dehydration