Weakley County, TN – Funeral arrangements have been announced for Deputy Derrick Bonham, badge #615, who was killed in the line of duty Thursday, January 30.
According to the Weakley County Sheriff’s Office, services honoring Deputy Bonham will be held Monday, February 2, at the Greenfield School Gymnasium, located at 319 West Main Street in Greenfield.
A public visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. Williams Funeral Home is handling funeral arrangements.
Officials say all flower arrangements and gifts for the Bonham family should be delivered directly to the gymnasium before 9:00 a.m. Monday. Attendees are advised to dress warmly, as cold temperatures are expected throughout the day.
Parking for family members and law enforcement personnel will be available at the Greenfield School Gymnasium. Public parking will be accessible near the corners of South Faxon Street and Woodlawn and West Main Street and Faxon Street, according to the sheriff’s office.
Out of respect for the family, no credentialed media, independent journalists, or social media influencers will be permitted inside the memorial service venue. A designated media staging area and press conference will take place at 11:00 a.m. Monday in front of the Greenfield Banking Company.
Following the service, a full law enforcement procession will escort Deputy Bonham to Highland Cemetery for interment with honors. The procession will depart the school, traveling through Acklen Street, Forest Street, North Meridian Street, and Highland Street.
In a statement, Sheriff Terry McDade thanked the community for its support, calling the outpouring of prayers and compassion “overwhelming” and honoring Deputy Bonham’s service and sacrifice.
Deputy Bonham is survived by his wife and three young children.
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