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Tenn. sheriff dies after sustaining severe head injury during fall

Sheriff Roy “Sonny” Weatherford served at the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office for 39 years, including 14 as sheriff

Tenn. sheriff dies after sustaining severe head injury during fall

Weatherford had served with the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office for 39 years and had served as sheriff for 14 years, according to the page. He is survived by his wife, two sons, four grandchildren and three siblings.

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By Sarah Calams
Police1

SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. — A Tennessee sheriff has died from injuries sustained during a fall, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Sumner County Sheriff Roy “Sonny” Weatherford took a fall and sustained a severe head injury while attending the Tennessee Sheriff’s Association Conference, according to the page. He died on Aug. 2.

Weatherford had served with the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office for 39 years and had served as sheriff for 14 years, according to the page. He is survived by his wife, two sons, four grandchildren and three siblings.

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