Deputy Sheriff Edward Keith Henry

Deputy Sheriff Edward Keith Henry | Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, Ohio Deputy Sheriff Edward Keith Henry | Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
Deputy Sheriff Edward Keith Henry | Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
Deputy Sheriff Edward Keith Henry | Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
Deputy Sheriff Edward Keith Henry

Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

End of Watch Sunday, February 7, 1971

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Edward Keith Henry

Deputy Sheriff Edward Henry and Deputy Sheriff David Ford were killed in an automobile crash on U.S. 52 while responding to a fire call.

As they responded, a truck that was parked on the shoulder near Rock Avenue, northwest of Ironton, pulled into the travel lane in front of them. Their patrol car struck the back of the truck, and both deputies were killed.

Deputy Henry was survived by his wife and son.

Bio

  • Age 25
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash

fire, response driving, vehicle crash

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NEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Edward Keith Henry of the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 89 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

February 7, 2024

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