The Loudon County Sheriff's Office in Tennessee announced the passing of a former member of their law enforcement community. Retired Deputy Sheriff John J. Kelly died early in the morning before March 13, as reported by the Loudon County Sheriff's Office, TN. Kelly, who served the citizens of Loudon County from 1987 until 2001, was remembered fondly by the sheriff's office for his honorable service.
Before his time in Tennessee, Kelly's dedication to law enforcement was evident, having served with the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office in Miami, Florida, and the Hialeah Police Department in Hialeah, Florida, as detailed by the Loudon County Sheriff's Office, TN.
The Sheriff's Office post spoke to the profound sense of loss felt by those who knew Deputy Kelly. "His dedication to his community and country will be profoundly missed," the post read. Friends, family, and colleagues of Deputy Kelly are in the thoughts of the Loudon County Sheriff's Office during this time of mourning.
