The Brief
- Former Pickens County Deputy Charles Gillette passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.
- Gillette was one of the county’s first School Resource Officers and a former New Jersey State Trooper.
- Funeral services will be held Nov. 14 in Branford, Florida, with viewing and service starting at 3 p.m.
PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. – The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of former Deputy Charles Gillette, who passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.
What we know:
Gillette was among the first School Resource Officers when the sheriff’s office began overseeing law enforcement for the Pickens County School System. Officials said he quickly became a trusted and respected presence among students, teachers, and staff.…