The Autauga County sheriff died Monday just weeks before beginning his third term.
Sheriff Joe Sedinger died after a brief illness, according to the sheriff’s office. A statement of condolences from Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said the sheriff had a brief battle with cancer.
Sedinger began working at the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office nearly three decades ago, rising through the ranks until he was first elected sheriff eight years ago.
Sedinger started out as a highway patrol officer and ended up working in every division except narcotics. He was also a veteran of the US Army, Alabama National Guard and Marine Reserves.
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“Joe was a good officer, one of the best I ever worked with. He could handle anything. But most importantly he was a good, good man. He had a great family and served Autauga County well,” said former Sheriff Herbie Johnson. he told the Montgomery Advertiser.
The Autauga County Sheriff died after briefly battling cancer. He was weeks away from starting his third term as sheriff. The governor will choose someone to take his place.
Johnson hired Sedinger.
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By state law, Autauga County Coroner Buster Barber takes over as sheriff until the governor appoints a new sheriff. Since Sedinger’s last term has not started, Ivey could call a special election.
“We will always be grateful for his many years of service and I know his death is a great loss, especially to the people of Autauga County,” Ivey said in his statement.
