Deputy Sheriff Glen Bufford "Bud" Hewerdine, Champaign County Sheriff's Office, Illinois

Deputy Sheriff Glen Bufford "Bud" Hewerdine

Champaign County Sheriff's Office, Illinois

End of Watch Saturday, December 22, 1962

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Glen Bufford "Bud" Hewerdine

Deputy Sheriff Bud Hewerdine was killed when the patrol car he was a passenger in was struck head-on by a drunk driver on State Route 130, seven miles south or Urbana.

The driver of the other car was convicted of reckless homicide and sentenced to serve four months at the Illinois Penal Farm, with two years probation.

Deputy Hewerdine had served with the Champaign County Sheriff's Department for 22 years. He was survived by his wife, three daughters, and two sons.

Bio

Age 48
Tour 22 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Convicted of homicide

Impaired Driver

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Grandpa passed away before I was born, but my mom and my grandmother both honored him by telling stories about him. He was an amazing family man, and loved by everyone who knew him. Someday we will all be together and I can meet you.

Kimberly Renee (McCallister)Laws
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March 8, 2023