Putnam County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Friday, September 4, 1942
John Morgan Bilbrey
Deputy Bilbrey was struck and killed by a vehicle while working at the Putnam County Jail. A tractor trailer drove into the jail, crushing Deputy Bilbrey.
Deputy Bilbrey had served with the agency for 10 years. He had previously served a police officer with the Cookeville Police and had also served in the US Army during both World Wars. He was survived by his wife and three children. He was interred at the Salem Methodist Church Cemetery in Cookeville.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsWe will continue to honor your sacrifice to the citizens of Putnam County. RIP Brother.
Deputy Fred Parker
Putnam County Sheriff's Dept., TN.
September 27, 2016
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