U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Billy Fred Clardy
1978
Billy Fred Clardy Jr. served the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years. Billy served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Police Officer Billy Clardy was killed in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 72, at the intersection with Old Gurley Road, while en route to meet another officer.
His vehicle left the roadway and struck a rock wall, causing him to suffer fatal injuries.
Officer Clardy had served with the Huntsville Police Department for three years.
On December 6th, 2019, Officer Clardy's son, Agent Billy Clardy III, was shot and killed in the line of duty while also serving with the Huntsville Police Department.
His vehicle left the roadway and struck a rock wall, causing him to suffer fatal injuries.
Officer Clardy had served with the Huntsville Police Department for three years.
On December 6th, 2019, Officer Clardy's son, Agent Billy Clardy III, was shot and killed in the line of duty while also serving with the Huntsville Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, his brother, and five sisters.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1970 – 1973
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Huntsville Police Department
Police Officer
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