United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
Melvin L Roof
1994
Melvin Roof served the U.S. Army for 2 years. Melvin served in World War II.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Sheriff Melvin Roof suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after arresting two auto theft suspects. He was transported to the Putnam County Hospital where he was unable to be resuscitated. Sheriff Roof was a United States Army WWII veteran. He had served with the Putnam County Sheriff's Office for nine years and as Sheriff for five years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two sons.
Keepsakes
Service Record
Also Served
Putnam County Sheriff's Department
Sheriff
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