Bartow Sheriff's Lieutenant Dies After Brain Cancer Battle

BARTOW COUNTY, GA — The Bartow County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that retired Lieutenant Robert "Gunny" Moultrie died that morning after a long battle against brain cancer.

Moultrie served the community for over 20 years, the sheriff's office said in their Facebook post, and served the United States as a Marine.

"Gunny was known for his steadfastness, knowledge, skill, humor and most of all his caring heart," the Facebook post says.

"He was an essential part of our office and his absence will be felt for years to come."

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