John H. Perkey served in the U.S. Army.
Patrol Officer John Perkey was killed in an automobile crash while he and his partner pursued a speeder around 1:30 a.m. While traveling on Severvielle Pike, their patrol car slid on a wet spot in the road, causing them to lose control and hit a tree. Officer Perkey was thrown from the vehicle and killed. The driver sustained minor injuries. Officer Perkey was a U.S Army veteran and served with the Knoxville Police Department for three years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrol Officer Perkey gave the Knoxville Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Knoxville community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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