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Bibb County Sheriff's Office Sgt. William Gay dies after COVID-19 battle

According to a post on the sheriff's office's Facebook page, Sgt. William Gay served Macon-Bibb County for over 14 years

MACON, Ga. — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says a longtime sergeant has died due to complications from COVID-19 Thursday afternoon.

According to a post on the sheriff's office's Facebook page, Sgt. William Gay was part of the Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Unit and the CID Property Unit during his time, receiving numerous commendations for his work, as both a patrol officer and an investigator.

It is with a heavy heart that the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says goodbye to Sergeant William Gay. Sgt. Gay lost his...

Posted by Bibb County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, October 14, 2021

The post thanks Gay for his dedication and service, and asks the community to keep his family in their thoughts.

Gay leaves behind a wife and four children.

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