Sumter County Sheriff's Office-Florida issued the following announcement on Aug. 16.
From Sheriff Bill Farmer, Sumter County Sheriff.
It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the passing of Detention Deputy Michael Taylor due to complications from Covid-19.
Deputy Taylor was dedicated to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office starting his career as a Detention Support Specialist and then being promoted to Detention Deputy.
I would like to offer my condolences to Deputy Taylor’s wife, Shannon and their four children Kaleb, Kalyn, Kyler and Kaden.
We would also like to ask that you keep Deputy Taylor’s family and our Sumter County family in your thoughts and prayers during this unthinkable time.
Funeral arrangements are being coordinated with his family and will be forthcoming.
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