Winston County Sheriff's Department mourning the loss of Deputy Leon Glenn

Winston County Sheriff's Department mourning the loss of Deputy Leon Glenn

Has been an emotional 24 hours for folks in winston county.

Sheriff's deputy leon glenn went home monday for lunch.

It is believed his heart gave out.

It was relationships that made glenn well known and well liked as wcbi's bobby martinez learned today.

Pkg the winston county sheriff's department is mourning the loss of one their own..

Deputy leon glenn passed away monday afternoon following a heart attack... and winston county sheriff jason pugh says glenn was not only the perfect example of what a deputy should represent..

But one that would go above and beyond to serve and protect his community... sot - jason pugh - winston county sheriff "leon glenn was a tremendous tremendous law enforcement officer.

He was a great deputy and he was a great friend."

His loss felt strongly.

Sot - jason pugh - winston county sheriff "really couldn't believe it... it's a very sobering thought that we're not guaranteed tomorrow.

That we don't know what the lord has in store and that tomorrow might not be a day for us.."he was one of the best friends i ever had and i will definitely miss him."

Glenn joined the winston county sheriff's department.

In 1999.

And since then..

His upbeat personality was infectious sot - jason pugh - winston county sheriff "he had a a really positive outlook on life.

He had a really happy personality you know, he wasn't a person that was grumpy or ill.

He was always in a good mood, always enjoyed talking to you always trying to do his best wherever he went and always tried to do his best for the public."

Pugh says glenn was the perfect role model to the community... sot - jason pugh - winston county sheriff "he was really involved in the community, he was involved in his church.

You know leon was a great baseball player he was somebody that you can look up to.

He was somebody that will always take time to talk to you."

On cam tag..

And at this time..

Funeral arrangements are being sorted out.

And as soon as more details become available..

We will make sure to pass that along to you..

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