Dennis Proffitt Sr.
April 25, 1950 - May 17, 2022
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Dennis Proffitt Sr.
April 25, 1950 - May 17, 2022
Obituary
Sheriff Dennis S. Proffitt, Sr. (Retired), 72, of Chesterfield, departed this life on May 17, 2022. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Becky T. Dickson; parents Stewart and Edna Proffitt. He is survived by his son, Dennis S. Proffitt, Jr (Misty), daughter Rhonda Proffitt-Eckel (Michael); step-daughter, Sarah Dickson; sister, Sherran Andrews; grandchildren; Connor Youngblood, Kiley Proffitt, Ethan and Morgan Stoddard, Kilby and Gage Proffitt; his four legged faithful companion, Justice; and along with his brothers and sisters in blue. Dennis joined the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office in 1997, he was promoted to undersheriff in 1999 and elected sheriff in 2007 after the retirement of long time Sheriff, Clarence Williams. Dennis served selflessly in that position until his retirement in 2014. Before joining the Sheriff’s Office Dennis began his career as a dispatcher with Henrico County and then join the Chesterfield County Police Department in 1975 where he was quickly promoted to detective in the vice and narcotics unit serving as the first undercover officer in the history of the department earning him the “Police Officer of the Year” in 1979. He was one of the first members of the department’s newly created SWAT team. In the following years he would be promoted to sergeant, lieutenant, inspector in charge of special investigations in 1996, and captain in charge of criminal investigations in 1997. “His legacy is forever etched into the fiber of these organizations”. Dennis loved to hunt, fish, ride motorcycles, and share life with his family and friends. A Celebration of Dennis’s life and tribute to his law enforcement career will be held 6 pm on Thursday June 16, 2022, at the Southside Church of the Nazarene 6851 Courthouse Rd. Chesterfield, VA 23832. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donating to Goochland Pet Lovers, P.O. Box 27, Oilville, VA 23129 or the Chesterfield Police K9 Association P.O. Box 411 Chesterfield, VA 23832.
Celebration of Life
- Date & Time: June 16, 2022 (6:00 PM)
- Venue: Southside Church Of The Nazarene
- Location: 6851 Courthouse Rd Chesterfield, VA 23832 - (Get Directions)
Goochland Pet Lovers
- Address: P.O. Box 27, Oilville, VA 23129 - (Get Directions)
- Website: https://www.goochlandpetlovers.com/donate
Chesterfield Police K9 Association
- Address: P.O. Box 411 Chesterfield, VA 23832 - (Get Directions)
- Website: https://www.k9pd.org/donate
13 responses to Dennis Proffitt Sr.
Cindy & Scott McLeod says:
May 20, 2022
A true friend that will be dearly missed💙
Steve says:
May 20, 2022
Although this is such a heartbreaking time for family and friends. We should all be thankful for the time we spent with Dennis. General George S Patton once said, It’s foolish and wrong to mourn the death of a man. Rather we should thank God that such a man lived. These are true words about Sheriff Dennis Proffitt, a great leader, role model and a even better friend!! RIP Sheriff 🙏 CSO 142
Marcia Inge says:
May 20, 2022
What a tremendous loss of a wonderful human being! He will certainly be missed by all of those who’s life was touched by him!!! Our hearts and prayers go out to his family and thank you for helping to keep all of us informed of his journey! We will surely miss Dennis here at the River!!! RIP Dennis!!! 🙏🏼❤️
Tonya M. Trueman says:
May 20, 2022
My condolences to you and family, I met Mr. Proffitt through my dad and his brothers, my uncles. They had all experienced stays at the jail, and had a deep respect for your Dad, just as I do. I encountered some tribulation and was definitively in fear for my future. Your dad, Sheriff Proffitt met me on my court day, and mentored me in the main area of the courthouse. He didnt have to do that for this frightening, ashamed, and uncertain individual that I was, he chose to ! and for that I will be forever grateful to not only the man, and leader your father is, but the criminal justice system in itself.
Mr.Proffitt my homage and highest respects to you sir. Fly high
Pam Lester says:
May 20, 2022
Dennis was an amazing person and left a mark on everyone he met. He was always there for his friends & family. He will truly be missed by so many. Prayers for his family & friends. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻