Officials with the Pike County Sheriff’s Office say Deputy James Earl Williams died Saturday. Williams worked as a dispatcher and deputy sheriff for 32 years.

He was also heavily involved with the Belfry Volunteer Fire Department.

“James was the fire captain and president for roughly 20 years of the 36 years he was at the fire department here, and he played an integral role in everything we did,” said Belfry Fire Chief Nee Jackson.

Officials from the Sheriff’s office describe him as a dedicated officer and devoted to his family.

“Rest in Peace 132.”