Sheriff passes away

Milam County Sheriff David Greene has passed away.

Chief Deputy Sheriff Chris White said Friday night, “I am sad to report to you that our Sheriff has passed away this evening - please say a prayer for Janell and the family and for all of us too.”

Greene suffered a heart attack a few weeks ago while on vacation in Oregon.

White said Greene`s body will be picked up this evening, July 23, from an Austin airport and will be escorted back to Milam County, with an expected return of 9 or 9:30 p.m. He added that a large contingent of law enforcement will be escorting the body back along US 79 through Rockdale, before moving along US 77 to Cameron. White advised that drivers should be aware of this event and that the procession is likely to disrupt traffic. Williamson County motorcycle officers will be providing traffic controls.  

Greene served over 35 years in law enforcement and was currently in his third term as Milam County Sheriff. Services are pending.