William Jerold Zak served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years and 10 months. William served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Deputy William Zak suffered a fatal heart attack after breaking up a fight and attempting to arrest the participants.
He was working a secondary employment job at a nightclub when he was informed of a fight in progress. He responded with another deputy and broke up the fight but collapsed immediately afterward and died at the scene.
The subject involved was charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Zak gave the Bell County Sheriff's Office 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Belton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Zak.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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