Deputy Sheriff Billy Walter Smith, Cocke County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

Deputy Sheriff Billy Walter Smith

Cocke County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch Friday, December 20, 1974

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Billy Walter Smith

Deputy Sheriff Billy Smith and Deputy Sheriff Lloyd Clevenger were killed in an automobile crash while on patrol.

The deputies were turning onto an on-ramp for I-40 when their vehicle was broadsided by a drunk driver who was driving without headlights on. Both deputies were killed instantly. The drunk driver was acquitted on a technicality.

Deputy Smith had served with the Cocke County Sheriff's Department for four months. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 4 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Acquitted

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Deputy Sheriff Smith,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Cocke County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 20, 2024