Headstone of Kelly Wilson Vaught

Kelly Wilson Vaught

Died November 9, 1961

Kelly Wilson Vaught.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Chief Deputy Sheriff Kelly Vaught was killed in an automobile crash on the B.B. Comer Bridge near Scottsboro. His patrol car struck the back of a truck as he drove across a bridge. Chief Deputy Vaught was a United States Army WWII veteran and had served with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office for two years.

Survivors
He was survived by his parents, three brothers, and sister.
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Service Record
Also Served
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Chief Deputy Sheriff
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 52W · Line 9 cut as KELLY WILSON VAUGHT
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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.

Chief Deputy Sheriff Vaught gave the Jackson County Sheriff's Office 2 years.

Thank you for your service to the Scottsboro 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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