The sheriff’s office announced that former longtime Madison County Sheriff Blake Dorning died on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. He served four terms as sheriff and did not seek reelection in 2018. In this post, you will get all the information related to his death.
At What Age Did Blake Dorning Die?
The sheriff’s office said that Dorning passed away after a battle with cancer at the age of 61. The sheriff’s office said in its Facebook post:
“Sheriff Blake Dorning was a man of integrity, faith, honor, courage and duty, But most of all, and at his very core, Blake was a man of compassion. He loved his family, his friends and his community.”
“He loved the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and the brave men and women who kept our communities safe. Today, as our hearts are breaking, we can take solace in knowing that with Blake’s final journey now complete, his weary days of pain have passed, and his timeless days of peace have just begun.”
You can read their full statement in a post provided below:
In 1983, Blake took a job as a sheriff when he was 21 years old. Before working in patrol, he worked as a corrections officer. Dorning was made a lieutenant in 1994, a sergeant in 1989 and a captain in 2001.
Dorning was chosen sheriff in 2002. He is known all over North Alabama as an expert on the grill. In 2018, Kevin Turner was chosen to take over for Dorning.
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How Did Blake Dorning’s Loved Ones Pay Tribute to Him?
Blake Dorning’s loved ones are deeply affected after hearing the news of his death. They paid tribute to him on social media. Lauren tweeted, “Rest in peace Blake Dorning. This man helped raise me, and I loved him so much.”
Rest in peace Blake Dorning.
This man helped raise me, and I loved him so much. He passed earlier today after a long battle with cancer. He was a good man, has a beautiful spirit, and served and protected the Madison County community like his own children.
Thank you for… pic.twitter.com/kcvbr6qE4P
— (L)auren (@SomeBitchIIKnow) November 15, 2023
Judge Frank Barger said, “Our good buddy has gone home and a tremendous void for our community will remain. “
Our good buddy has gone home and a tremendous void for our community will remain. Godspeed, Blake Dorning. Thank you for the impact you had on our lives. Our prayers are with your family. pic.twitter.com/fYxA6OG6WC
— Judge Frank Barger (@JudgeBarger) November 14, 2023
Donny Shaw tweeted, “Everyone take solace in knowing that Blake Dorning is rejoicing in Heaven right now.”
But everyone take solace in knowing that Blake Dorning is rejoicing in Heaven right now. 💙
— Donny Shaw (@LtDonnyShaw263) November 14, 2023
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