Nash County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina
End of Watch Saturday, October 11, 1975
Add to My HeroesRussell Edward Gilliam
Deputy Sheriff Russell Gilliam was struck and killed by a dump truck while directing traffic for the Boy Scout Jamboree at the intersection of US 264-A and State Road 1100.
Deputy Gilliam had served with the Nash County Sheriff's Office for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 2, 2020
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