Sollie Rabun
1974
Sollie Waller Rabun Jr..
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff Wally Rabun was killed when his patrol car was struck by a train at 1:20 p.m. at a crossing on Hoover Road in Eloise. He was en route to an investigation when he crossed over the tracks that did not have gates or warning lights. Deputy Rabun was a United States Navy Vietnam veteran who had served with the Polk County Sheriff's Office and previously served with the Bartow Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and infant son.
Service Record
Also Served
Polk County Sheriff's Department
Deputy Sheriff
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