S.C. deputy dies from COVID-19-related illnesses, official says
Sgt. Tommy Cudd also suffered from leukemia Sgt. Tommy Cudd (Source: Union County Sheriff s Office) By WYFF News Staff | January 29, 2021 at 5:49 AM EST - Updated January 29 at 9:41 AM
UNION COUNTY, S.C. (WYFF) - The Union County Sheriffâs Office announced Thursday the passing of a colleague who was a 37-year veteran of law enforcement.
Sgt. Tommy Cudd died Thursday at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center from complications of leukemia and COVID-related illnesses, according to a release from Capt. Scott Coffer.
Cudd was escorted home Thursday by his fellow law enforcement officers to Union County, who drove their units in a procession from Spartanburg to Union.