Troy Key served in the U.S. Army for 2 years and 2 months. Troy served during the years of World War II.
Deputy Sheriff Troy Key, Deputy Sheriff Glendal Archer, and Sheriff Douglas Batey were shot and killed in McDougal as they attempted to serve a warrant for assault with intent to kill. As they exited their vehicles in the suspect's driveway, the man opened fire with a 12-gauge shotgun. Sheriff Batey and Deputy Archer were killed instantly. Deputy Key succumbed to his wounds 10 days later. A fourth responding officer found the suspect sitting on the tailgate of his truck and arrested him without incident. He was convicted of three counts of first degree murder and sentenced to life. He died in prison March 12th, 1984. Deputy Key had served with the Clay County Sheriff's Department for four years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Key gave the Clay County Sheriff's Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Piggott community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Key.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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