Deputy Claude M. Parsons, Georgetown County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina

Deputy Claude M. Parsons

Georgetown County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina

End of Watch Thursday, July 21, 1949

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Claude M. Parsons

Deputy Sheriff Claude Parsons was killed in an automobile crash while pursuing a vehicle suspected of transporting illegal whiskey.

He and two other deputies were chasing the vehicle on Conway Highway and were attempting to pass two other vehicles when one of the cars attempted to turn left, causing their patrol car to swerve and crash.

Deputy Parsons had served with the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office for 18 months. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, two sons, three grandchildren, parents, and nine siblings.

Bio

Age 48
Tour 1 year, 6 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

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Deputy Sheriff Parsons,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Georgetown County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 21, 2024