Senate Resolution 575
By: Senators Wicks of the 34th, Harbison of the 15th, Mangham of the 55th, Howard of the
35th, Harrell of the 40th and others
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Deputy Joe Crumpton; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Deputy Joe Crumpton on December 9, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Joe Crumpton served his community for over two years as a member
of the Spalding County Sheriff’s Office, where he was part of the Detention Division and
held the role of transport officer; and
WHEREAS, he further served as a guardian of this nation’s freedom and liberty with the
United States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans; and
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, Rose, and was blessed to be the
father of seven wonderful children; and
WHEREAS, he gave inspiration to many through his high ideals, morals, and deep concern
for his fellow citizens, and the devotion, patience, and understanding he demonstrated to his
family and friends were admired by others; and
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he
made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Deputy Joe Crumpton will long be
remembered for his inspiring commitment to the welfare of others, which stands as a shining
example of the positive effect law enforcement professionals have on the lives and well-
being of others.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
join in honoring the life and memory of Deputy Joe Crumpton and express their deepest and
most sincere regret at his passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the family of
Deputy Joe Crumpton.