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Dennis C Rowe

Died January 11, 1976

Dennis C Rowe. Dennis served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Deputy Rowe was shot and killed while checking on a car parked on the side of a roadway. Another car pulled up behind him and an occupant shot him as he walked back to his car. Two men were taken into custody shortly after the incident and a woman driving a white car with Tennessee tags was later taken into custody as well. The shooter was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life. He died in prison January 6, 1991. Deputy Rowe had served with the agency for 1 year.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
Media
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Service Record
1971 – 1973
Also Served
Winston County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 13-E · Line 11 cut as DENNIS ROWE
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In tribute

You barely got started.

Deputy Sheriff Rowe gave the Winston County Sheriff's Office 1 year.

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

Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Rowe.

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

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