Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee
End of Watch Friday, November 5, 1999
Add to My HeroesBobby 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
View all 11 ReflectionsI 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
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