Texas County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma
End of Watch Saturday, December 11, 1948
Add to My HeroesGuy Mercer
Sheriff Guy Mercer succumbed to injuries he received in an automobile collision south of Amarillo, Texas, while transporting a prisoner from Tahoka, Texas, back to Oklahoma.
The prisoner was killed in the crash, another passenger was injured, and Sheriff Mercer died two days later.
Sheriff Mercer was a United States Army WWI and WII veteran and had served with the Texas County Sheriff's Office for 8 years. He is survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Location Texas
- Incident Date Thursday, December 9, 1948
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsSheriff Mercer,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World Wars I and II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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