United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
Elmer Willis
1974
Elmer Willis served the U.S. Navy for 2 years. Elmer served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff Elmer Willis was shot and killed while seated in his patrol car during a traffic stop on Pump Station Road. Two subjects opened fire on him, striking him in the back and neck five times. One of the men died in prison while serving his sentence for Deputy Willis' murder. Deputy Willis was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Madison County Sheriff's Office for one year.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and children.
Keepsakes
Service Record
Also Served
Madison County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
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