Full Name

Terry Faughtenbery

End of Watch

02/13/2017

On Monday, February 13, 2017 Deputy Terry Lane Faughtenbery, 51, while on duty was found unresponsive in the driver’s seat of his patrol car in the parking lot of a gas station in the 6000 block of Highway 90. The engine was running and the doors were locked. A gas station employee tried to make contact with the deputy, but he did not respond. Emergency crews were called to the scene and tried to revive him, but were unsuccessful.

Fellow deputies formed a procession of over twenty-five (25) patrol cars and escorted Deputy Faughtenbery’s body to the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office.

“It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of one of our own,” stated Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. “The loss of a fellow peace officer is felt throughout our department and throughout the east Harris County community he faithfully served.”

26 ½ year veteran of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Faughtenbery was a Senior Deputy and a Field Training Officer for District III Patrol on the east side of Harris County. He eagerly shared his knowledge with his fellow deputies by volunteering to hold classes and train coworkers on vital updated information.

Off duty, his passion for reading advanced into literary writings which were enjoyed by many. He loved poetry, often sharing his lawenforcement- themed poems with friends. He also shared his writings by presenting them at numerous academy graduations and other occasions. Deputy Faughtenbery’s poems have been published locally and were a favorite amongst his peers.

At the time of his death, Deputy Faughtenbery was survived by his father and sister. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Jerry Faughtenbery, who was also a Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy.

Deputy Terry Faughtenbery was the 43rd deputy to die in the line of duty.

Tributes

Title: Hero

As one of my two protectors and heroes you showed me how to be a good person you went out of your way to do what was right you were loyal, strong, and proud to serve your community you helped teach the next generation of officers you are a true hero

Sister 5/2/2024


Title: End of watch

Time to come home dear brother Your tour of duty through You’ve given as much as anyone Could be expected to do Just a few steps further The smoke will start to clear Others here will guide you You have no need of fear You have not failed your brothers You clearly gave it all And through your selfless actions Others will hear the call So take your place of honor Among those who have gone before And know you will be remembered For now and evermore

Citizen of Harris 5/27/2022