Freddie Armstead Sr., 76, of Demopolis, Alabama, died on February 9, 2022. A longtime public servant and community leader, Armstead was the first Black police officer in Demopolis and served as Marengo County commissioner for District 1 for 36 years. He also sat on the Alabama Tombigbee Regional Commission Executive Committee and was active in efforts to preserve the local hospital that served surrounding counties.

Born October 9, 1945, Armstead was a John Essex High School graduate and a deacon at New Green Oak Baptist Church for more than 50 years. His obituary described his passing as unexpected and praised his dedication to helping people of all backgrounds and his advocacy for the Blackbelt region. There are no reports of an investigation, arrests, or identified suspects in connection with his death.

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