U.S. Army · United States 
Walter Terry
1985
Walter Leroy Terry served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff Walter Terry succumbed to injuries sustained when he was thrown from his horse while preparing to participate in a parade in Bullard. His horse suddenly became spooked, causing him to be thrown to the ground. He was transported to Medical Center Hospital in Tyler where he died approximately two hours later as a result of a head injury. Deputy Terry was a US Army veteran. He had served with the Smith County Sheriff's Department for several years and had previously served with the Whitehouse Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, two stepchildren, four grandchildren, mother, and brother.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Smith County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
In Our Keeping
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