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Full Name: Ford Tyson “Toby” Humphrey, Jr.
Hometown: Stafford, Virginia
Service/Role: Deputy Sheriff, Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia
Death: October 9, 1980, Killed in a line-of-duty
Summary: Deputy Sheriff Ford Tyson “Toby” Humphrey, Jr. gave his life in service to the people of Stafford County. On the night of October 9, 1980, he responded to a domestic disturbance call and was shot while attempting to de-escalate the situation — paying the ultimate price at just 25 years old. Before becoming a deputy, Toby was known in the community not only for his commitment to law enforcement, but also as a volunteer with the Fredericksburg Rescue Squad — a reminder that his dedication to service extended beyond the badge.
Today, his legacy lives on not just in memory, but in the very infrastructure of local public safety. The county’s modern Public Safety Center was named the “Ford T. Humphrey Building” in his honor — ensuring every future generation knows the name of a man who served, responded, and never came home. His sacrifice stands as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by those who commit themselves to protecting others, and as a lasting tribute to loyalty, duty, and quiet valor.
Submitted by: The Quinn Family
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