Perry County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Monday, December 24, 1923
Reflections for Deputy Sheriff William Smith
Deputy Sheriff Smith,
On today the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Perry County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
December 24, 2023
Rest in Peace
A fellow copper
St. Louis Police Department
December 26, 2022
When William Smith was born in 1894 in Ashers Fork, Kentucky, his father, Millard, was 23 and his mother, Jane, was 22. He married Sallie Valentine on July 30, 1921, in Straight Creek, Kentucky. They had four children during their marriage. ,Deputy Sheriff William Smith was shot and killed in a shootout with a suspect on Christmas Eve in Pineville, Kentucky, on December the 24th 1930 at the age of 36, and was buried there.
Deborah Bray
November 28, 2021
This is my Great Great Granduncle. He was the brother to my Great Great Grandmother Anner Smith DeHart. she passed away 1981.
Celeste Hamilton
great great grand niece
January 10, 2021
This is my great-grandpa. He was married to my great-grandma Malvery Combs Smith. They had 6 children. My great-aunt Willa (Billie) is the only one still living.
Pam Feltner Rios
Great grand-daughter
December 26, 2017
My grandmother's father. She was born January 6 following his murder, so they never saw each other. Her name is Willa (Smith) Wilson.
William Wilson Jr
Great grandson
March 19, 2017
My grandmothers brother. He had seven children which I do not know any of them.
Joyce Asher Miller
Great Niece
June 16, 2016
He was my great uncle the brother of Polly Smith I Asher very proud of him
Deborah Bray
He Was my great uncle
June 16, 2015
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 88th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
December 25, 2011
i have heard stories of my grandfather and i am very proud of him and his tribute to the sheiffs department.
shirley harris
grandaghter
May 9, 2011
William Smith was my great grandfather, not much is known about who really killed him, I am glad he is honored on this page.
Ken Cornett
great grandson
May 9, 2011
Deputy Sheriff Smith,
It has taken almost 85 years but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Perry County.
R.I.P.
Anonymous
Anonymous
August 2, 2008
Rest in peace deputy Smith.
GILBERT DANIEL
August 1, 2008
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