SINTON, Texas — San Patricio County is mourning the loss of longtime sheriff Leroy Moody, who dedicated 55 years of his life to law enforcement, including 30 years as the county sheriff before retiring in 2019. San Patricio County mourns loss of longtime sheriff Leroy Moody

At Monday's commissioners court meeting, County Judge David Krebs called for a moment of silence in honor of Moody.

"He'll never be replaced, but we'll always remember him here in our hearts and what he did for this county," Krebs said.

Those who knew Moody described him as deeply committed to public service and the community.

"Very dedicated human being to the city of Sinton. Very dedicated to the people of San Patricio County and he was extremely dedicated to his law enforcement career," Krebs said.

That dedic

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