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.
Jason Allen says:
May 21, 2022
When my mother married Dennis I moved with them to chesterfield for my high school years. He was not only a great father figure, but a great man. From my perspective he seemed invincible (other than his fear of snakes). He was always someone I could go to for advice when needed. I will definitely miss his infectious laugh. Rest easy.
Jeff Gilman says:
May 22, 2022
Thank you for helping me break my 24 year no Buck streak! You were kind and generous to me and my boys. I appreciate everything.
Hope Kreider says:
May 22, 2022
One of the kindest people I have ever met. My prayers are with your family.
Ray Crowder says:
May 23, 2022
Dennis was the kind of person that you only had to meet him once and you were instant friends. My wife and I lived beside him for twelve years including my children John and Jordan. Dennis made a true positive Impact on my whole family. I will never forget him he was truly a great and respected man. RIP Sheriff Dennis Proffitt.
Jennifer Crowder says:
May 24, 2022
It’s so hard to believe he’s gone. I used to love it when he would be on his zero turn mower… ear phones on, cigar in his mouth, sleeveless t-shirt baring his ‘not today’ tattoo. He’d come flying by I bet doing at least 30 mph on that mower…or faster if it was hunting season! What a great person, and he will be very missed. I’ll always smile when I think of him, and I bet a lot of others will too.
Jean Stewart says:
May 23, 2022
This is hard to accept that Dennis was taken away so soon from us.Such a great friend .
Always a smile on is face.I will never understand why he was taken away from us.
Becoming a Sheriff of Chesterfield County. Virginia. Sheriff that all were proud of..
Rest In Peace. .