Franklin County Sheriff's Department, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, June 19, 1993
Bobby Max Biggerstaff
Chief Deputy Bobby Biggerstaff was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a drunk driver at 90 mph. Chief Deputy Biggerstaff was en route to Winfield, Texas to assist the Titus County Sheriff's Office with a fight call.
The drunk driver was also killed in the crash.
Chief Deputy Biggerstaff had served with the agency for 29 years. Chief Deputy Biggerstaff was the state of Texas' youngest sheriff elected in 1968 at the age of 23. He is survived by his wife (also a deputy sheriff), two daughters, three stepchildren, brother, sister, parents, and granddaughter.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 29 years
- Badge 201
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 23 ReflectionsRest in Peace Chief Deputy Bobby Max Biggerstaff. Thank You for your Service and Sacrifice protecting the citizens of Franklin County, Texas.
I Pray for Peace for your Family, Friends and Co-Workers. I also Pray that the hounds of hell will forever gnaw on the carcass of the drunkard responsible for your death. May his screams of anguish rise up from the lake of fire for all evil doers to hear.
Amen.
Senior Special Agent B.L. Sherwood (Ret)
Port Terminal Railroad Police Houston, TX
June 18, 2016
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