Joel Dean Hughes

Died October 7, 1981

Life Media Service Also Served Memorials In Our Keeping

Joel Dean Hughes served in the U.S. Navy for 8 years and 6 months. Joel served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

What Happened

Deputy Hughes suffered a fatal heart attack while chasing a suspect. Deputy Hughes had served with the agency for 8 years.

Survivors

He was survived by his wife and two sons.

Media

Service Record

U.S. Navy

1961 – 1970

Conflicts

Vietnam War Cold War

Also Served

Pickens County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Sheriff

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 4-W · Line 16 cut as JOEL DEAN HUGHES

In Our Keeping

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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Deputy Sheriff Hughes gave the Pickens County Sheriff's Office 8 years.

Thank you for your service to the Pickens community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Hughes.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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