Clay County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Monday, May 3, 1976
Add to My HeroesRichard Miles Watkins
Deputy Watkins was killed in an automobile accident at Old Jennings Road and Highway 21 while following an ambulance to the hospital while leaving the scene of an attempted suicide call.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsRest in peace Sergeant Watkins.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 2, 2019
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