Champaign County Sheriff's Office, Illinois
End of Watch Saturday, December 22, 1962
Add to My HeroesGlen Bufford "Bud" Hewerdine
Deputy Sheriff Bud Hewerdine was killed when the patrol car he was a passenger in was struck head-on by a drunk driver on State Route 130, seven miles south or Urbana.
The driver of the other car was convicted of reckless homicide and sentenced to serve four months at the Illinois Penal Farm, with two years probation.
Deputy Hewerdine had served with the Champaign County Sheriff's Department for 22 years. He was survived by his wife, three daughters, and two sons.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 22 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Convicted of homicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsGrandpa passed away before I was born, but my mom and my grandmother both honored him by telling stories about him. He was an amazing family man, and loved by everyone who knew him. Someday we will all be together and I can meet you.
Kimberly Renee (McCallister)Laws
Granddaughter
March 8, 2023
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