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Former Alexander County Chief Deputy Tod Jones Passes

August 21, 2024 By Richard C. Gilbert

Former Sheriff Chris Bowman and Tod Jones at Jones retirement ceremony in 2019

A former Alexander County Chief Deputy has died unexpectedly.

Alvin Tod Jones, fondly known as “Tod” was a Taylorsville Police Officer from 1986 to 1988. Jones joined the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office in 1988. He rose through the ranks as a Deputy, Detective and Chief Deputy. He retired in 2019.

Alexander County Sheriff Chad Pennell said on Wednesday, “I’m so sad, Tod was a buddy. We worked side by side for many years. I’m having a tough time accepting he’s gone.”

A visitation will be held on Friday, August 23rd from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Service in Taylorsville. A private service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be with the family.

Tod Jones was 57.

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