Sergeant Joe Clay

Sergeant Joe Clay

Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Mississippi Highway Patrol, Mississippi

End of Watch Monday, May 27, 1974

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Joe Clay

Sergeant Clay was killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a violator on a Winston County road. The patrol car Sergeant Clay was riding in went out of control and crashed. Sergeant Clay's partner received minor injuries. The suspect was never apprehended.

Sergeant Clay had been with the agency for 15 years and was assigned to Troop H. He was survived by his wife and son.

Bio

Age 53
Tour 15 years
Badge H-17

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile
Offender Never apprehended

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Papa, I was 5 years old when you were killed. Now 55 about to be 56, I remember it like it was yesterday. You were taken to soon! Too soon for me to make all the memories papas and granddaughters are supposed to make! Too soon to share all the special moments of life! Too soon for you to see your sweet great grandchildren! You were gone too soon. Through the years I’ve always wondered how things would be if you were here! I wonder this and that. And even though I was only 5 years old, I miss you so very much! I love you Papa!

SUSAN CLAY BARKSDALE, your granddaughter

May 26, 2025