Deputy Sheriff Jimmy Dwight Tennyson, Maury County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee

Deputy Sheriff Jimmy Dwight Tennyson

Maury County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Saturday, May 6, 2017

Jimmy Dwight Tennyson

Deputy Sheriff Jimmy Tennyson succumbed to injuries sustained in a single vehicle crash the previous morning at approximately 7:30 am.

He was en route to a local high school when his patrol car left the roadway on Iron Bridge Road, near Running Deer Drive, in Columbia. The vehicle went down an embankment and struck a group of trees. He was transported to a local hospital before being transferred to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He succumbed to his injuries on May 6th, 2017.

Deputy Tennyson had served in law enforcement for 30 years and was assigned as a school resource officer. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Bio

Age 64
Tour 30 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Incident Date Friday, May 5, 2017

single vehicle crash

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My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Deputy Sheriff Jimmy Tennyson during this very difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May their times spent together bring forth happy memories to last a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and dedication to your community. Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Tennyson.

Gail M Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/2004

August 19, 2017