Putnam County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Friday, September 4, 1942
Add to My HeroesJohn Morgan Bilbrey
Deputy John Bilbrey was struck and killed by a vehicle while working at the Putnam County Jail. A tractor trailer drove into the jail, crushing Deputy Bilbrey.
Deputy Bilbrey was a United States Army World War I and II veteran who had served with the Putnam County Sheriff's Department for ten years and previously served with the Cookeville Police. He was survived by his wife and three children.
He was interred at the Salem Methodist Church Cemetery in Cookeville.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsWish we had the opportunity to know you. Heard lots of stories and memories from Dad (Leonard) and family. You are together now and we look forward to seeing you. We did name one of our sons after you - Johnathan Morgan Bilbrey born 8/5/2001. Thank you for your service.
Greg Bilbrey
Grandson
December 3, 2023
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