Coahoma County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi
End of Watch Friday, October 19, 2007
Add to My HeroesJerry Wayne Hudgins
Deputy Jerry Hudgins was killed in an automobile accident on Stovall Road while responding to a report of suspicious persons at a local grocery store. His patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree as he rounded a curve.
Another deputy who was a distance behind him turned around after losing sight of Deputy Hudgins' vehicle and immediately called for rescue crews.
Deputy Hudgins had served as a full-time deputy for 4 years and had previously served 7 years as a part-time deputy. He is survived by two sons, a daughter, a brother, and three sisters.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 11 years
- Badge SO7
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 188 ReflectionsI have shadowed you on many earthly encounters therefore I will now take the torch and pray that you and the Saint Michael Angels protect me. Rest In Paradise My Beloved Brother Jerry Wayne Hudgins.
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