Sheriff Roy "Sonny" Weatherford

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Sumner County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
Sheriff Roy
Sheriff Roy
Sheriff Roy "Sonny" Weatherford

Sumner County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch Friday, August 2, 2024

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Roy "Sonny" Weatherford

Sheriff Sonny Weatherford succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when he fell while attending the 2024 Tennessee Sheriff's Association Conference at Sevierville Convention Center.

He suffered a severe head injury as a result of the fall and was transported to a local hospital where he passed away the following day.

Sheriff Weatherford had served with the Sumner County Sheriff's Office for 39 years and had served as sheriff for 14 years. He had previously served with the Portland Police Department for two years. He is survived by his wife, two sons, four grandchildren, and three siblings.

Bio

  • Age 65
  • Tour 41 years
  • Badge 1

Incident Details

  • Cause Fall
  • Incident Date Thursday, August 1, 2024

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their wealth
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of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.

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City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

September 10, 2024

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