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Former Lanier County Sheriff Dies at 84

Clyde Brogdon
Posted at 5:45 PM, Nov 12, 2014
and last updated 2014-11-12 17:45:00-05

LAKELAND, Ga. (WTXL)--A former sheriff of Lanier County, Georgia dies after a long illness. Clyde Brogdon was elected in 1989 and served for 16 years. 

He was born June 12, 1930.He also worked on his family's farm all of his life. Prior to serving as sheriff, he served as a game warden for 24 years.

His funeral is set for Friday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Lakeland. 

The family is receiving friends on Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Music Funeral Services of Lakeland.