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Sheriff Ron England
1944 - 2026
Sheriff England Obituary
February 7, 1944 -
January 13, 2026
Sheriff Ron England, aged 81, passed away on January 13, 2026, in Gatlinburg, TN. Born on February 7, 1944, Sheriff England dedicated much of his life to serving the community of Washington County, TN, where he served as Sheriff from 1976 to 1994.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Crook England, and their two children, Ronda England Higgins and Ron England Jr. Sheriff England was a cherished grandfather to five grandchildren, Dillon Higgins, Emily Higgins, Mary Higgins, Gatlin Higgins, and Adeline England, and a great-grandfather to Aleah and Cole.
Sheriff England was a proud alumnus of Memphis State University, which laid the foundation for his distinguished career in law enforcement. His commitment to public service and community safety left an indelible mark on Washington County.
He will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his career, and the community he served so faithfully. Sheriff England's legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched.
Receiving of Friends for former Sheriff Ron England's family will be held Wednesday, January 21 at the McKinney Center at 103 Franklin Avenue in Jonesborough between 4 and 6 p.m.
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Kyleen Chinouth Kelly
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The families of Kyle and Sue Chinouth send their deepest sympathies in Sheriff England's death. He was a good friend to their family and to his community. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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