Trooper Bobby J. Maples, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee

Trooper Bobby J. Maples

Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee

End of Watch Friday, November 5, 1999

Bobby J. Maples

Trooper Bobby Maples suffered a fatal heart attack while assisting a broken down motorist. Two other passing motorists stopped to render assistance until emergency crews arrived. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Trooper Maples had served with the agency for 14 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 59
Tour 14 years
Badge 298

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

Most Recent Reflection

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I knew Trooper Maples first and foremost as my best friend's dad when we were growing up.

I remember how he enjoyed fishing and cooking, and made some really fine biscuits.

He always had a good sense of humor and was quick to pull a joke on you or some other unsuspecting soul.

When I remember him, it is usually on the lake fishing with his son . . . getting skunked mostly.

RIP Mr. Maples

John Browning
Friend of son

November 11, 2009