Richard Shockley, Hamilton County Jail’s chief deputy, in this file photo.Hamilton County Deputy Chief Richard Shockley died at his home at 5 a.m. today as a result of complications related to cancer, according to a sheriff’s department news release.
Shockley served as chief of corrections since 2008. He was diagnosed with cancer in August 2010, the news release stated.
Visitation will be Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon, with funeral services to be held from noon to 1 p.m. All services will be held at Grace Calvary Chapel at 8615 Hixson Pike, Middle Valley.