Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Parole Division, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Add to My HeroesJoseph William Lange
Parole Officer IV Joseph Lange died after contracting COVID-19 while performing offender supervision duties.
Officer Lange had served with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Parole Division for 25 years and was assigned to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. He is survived by his son, mother, father, and two half-sisters.
In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job. Many of these first responders died as a result of COVID-19.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 25 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause COVID19
- Incident Date Wednesday, June 24, 2020
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View all 58 ReflectionsTo the family of Parole Officer IV Joseph William Lange, friends, Director Rene Hinojosa and the
Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Parole Division, TX
You are lifted up in heart, thought and prayer. May God comfort, hold you close and give you His peace that surpasses all understanding to keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus now and always. Thank you for your service!
"The LORD is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18
"For he (Jesus) has said, I will never leave you or forsake you." Hebrews 13:5
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