Chief Deputy Don Sealy of the Jones County Sheriff’s Department ended his career of more than 40 years in law enforcement Friday with a retirement luncheon at the Magnolia Center.
Sealy, who spent the last two years as Sheriff Alex Hodge’s chief deputy, was joined by family, friends and co-workers for the luncheon.
Hodge, who ran against Sealy to become sheriff, said he “came to know and respect” Sealy during that campaign.
“I prayed about the chief deputy position and was drawn to Chief (Sealy),” he said. “I didn’t know how to approach him, but I continued to pray. He is a blessing from God. I would not be here were it not for Chief Sealy. He told me exactly what I needed to hear.”
Hodge said Sealy is known for his stability, character and wisdom.
“I’m grateful for what he did,” said Hodge, who presented a shadowbox and watch to Sealy following the short speech.
Upon taking the floor, Sealy said he thanked God for his lengthy career.
“He blessed me and led me in everything I’ve done,” Sealy said. “This is a fitting place to end a career in law enforcement. There’s no way to express what it means to me. All of you here lets me know I did something right.”
In addition to God, Sealy said he couldn’t have gotten by without “good friends and a family that loves and supports me.”
Others sharing their thoughts about Sealy were Jones County Sheriff’s Department Major Robbie Suber, Meridian Police Chief Lee Shelbourn and Columbia Police Chief Jim Kinslow.
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