U.S. Army · United States 
Denver Tabor
1973
Denver Earlington Tabor served the U.S. Army for 6 years. Denver also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Conservation Officer Denver Tabor drowned while attempting to rescue a boy who had fallen overboard from a boat in the Ohio River near Dam 50. Officer Tabor and another conservation officer had taken the other officer's grandson on their boat. The boy was thrown overboard when the boat struck a floating stump. Officer Tabor dove into the water and was bringing the boy back to the boat when both got caught in an eddy and were dragged below the surface. Both bodies were recovered the following day. Officer Tabor was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources for eight years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, son, mother, and two siblings.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1956 – 1962
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Conservation Officer
In Our Keeping
Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtnczk00g7rhc9x3xka51
Record added
August 2, 2026
neuraweb.nw
Stewarded by
neuraweb.nw
Last updated
August 2, 2026
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Denver. Claim this record.
Be the first to honor Denver.
Leave a Tribute