Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
End of Watch Thursday, November 9, 1961
Add to My HeroesKelly Wilson Vaught
Chief Deputy Sheriff Kelly Vaught was killed in an automobile crash on the B.B. Comer Bridge near Scottsboro.
His patrol car struck the back of a truck as he drove across a bridge.
Chief Deputy Vaught was a United States Army WWII veteran and had served with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office for two years. He was survived by his parents, three brothers, and sister.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored today, the 50th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05
November 9, 2011
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