Jeremiah Mattox
1954
Jeremiah M. Mattox.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff Jerry Mattox was shot and killed by a man as he exited his patrol car at the scene of a domestic disturbance on 8th Street in Fernandina Beach, just two blocks from where he lived. Sadly, his wife, who was returning from the beach with friends, witnessed the entire incident. Deputy Mattox was a United States WWII veteran and was Nassau County Sheriff's Office's first black deputy who served for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
Service Record
Also Served
Nassau County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
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