Trinity County Sheriff

It is such a tragedy.  A great loss.  Sheriff Lee has lost his life in the line of duty serving his county.  Sheriff Lee was doing an excellent job.  You could really see the positive changes that have been made in the department.  I know myself and the Commissioners Court felt that he had really brought stability to the department.  We couldn't have asked for a more cooperative attitude that what Sheriff Lee brought to his dealings with the Court.  He brought a real sense of optimism for the future of Law Enforcement in Trinity County.  I was really enjoying working with him. 

On a personal level, I am really saddened that just as he realized a life-long dream of being Trinity County Sheriff, his life has been lost..  My sympathies go out to his wife and children.  I especially extend my sympathy to his brother Bennie and sister-in-law Linda and his brother Charles.They were all so proud of him and that he had followed their father Dick Lee as Sheriff.  I know what that means to them and that it was a family achievement.  My thoughts and prayers are with them.  He will be greatly missed.  Not just for the job that he was doing as Sheriff, but the promise he held for the future.

Mark Evans,
County Judge

Trinity County would like to say a special THANK YOU to the following organizations for their help during the Sheriff's funeral.

Angelina County Sheriff's Department
Dallas Police Department - Motorcycle Brigade
Houston County Sheriff's Department
Hudson Police Department
Polk County Sheriff's Department
Walker County Sheriff's Department