Headstone of William Woodgeard

William Woodgeard

1963

William Claude Woodgeard.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff William Woodgeard was killed in an automobile crash at SR 216 and SR 78 while responding to set up a roadblock to assist in a pursuit that was heading toward Hocking County. He lost control of the patrol car while rounding a curve and struck several trees. Deputy Woodgeard was a United States Navy World War II veteran who had been with the Hocking County Sheriff's Department for only nine months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, two sons, grandchild, four brothers, and two sisters.
Photograph of William Woodgeard
Photograph of William Woodgeard
Service Record
Also Served
Hocking County Sheriff's Department
Deputy Sheriff
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