U.S. Air Force · United States 
Dennis Ray Armes
1983
Dennis Ray Armes served the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. Dennis served in the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff Dennis Armes was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle on Highway 58 approximately six miles south of Kingston, Tennessee. The subjet shot at him three times and struck him once. Deputy Armes was able to return fire, but his gun jammed after several shots. Deputy Armes, who was not wearing a vest at the time, was struck in the chest and killed. The suspect was sentenced to life in prison. He was denied parole in 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016. He subsequently died in prison in May 2020. Deputy Armes had served with the Roane County Sheriff's Office for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his daughter, son, parents, two brothers, and sister.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
1977 – 1981
Conflicts
Cold War
Also Served
Roane County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
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