CARTHAGE, Miss.–Former Leake County Sheriff Joe Mack Thaggard has died, said current Sheriff Randy Atkinson, Thursday.
Thaggard was sheriff from 1972 to 1985.
In a Facebook post Thursday, Atkinson commended Thaggard’s professionalism, saying he built trust between the sheriff’s department and the community during his years of service.
“Sheriff Thaggard was more than a public servant; he was a good man,” said Atkinson. “His contributions to our county will never be forgotten.”
“The Leake County Sheriff’s Office, along with the entire community, extends our deepest condolences to the Thaggard family and to all who are grieving this profound loss. We honor Sheriff Thaggard’s memory and his lifelong dedication to serving Leake County,” read the post.
