 Patrick Ray was born January 14, 1971, and has lived his whole life in DeKalb County. He and his wife, Dessa, have one son, P.J. Dessa is employed with DeKalb Utility District, while P.J. attends Smithville Elementary School. Together the family attends services at New Union The Baptist Church, where he is an active member.
“I enjoy working on the family farm, as well as hunting and fishing with my son, P.J. I graduated from DeKalb County High School in 1989 and immediately began my law enforcement career at the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department.”
In 1991 Patrick Ray graduated from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy. Since that time, he has served in various positions and has worked his way up through the ranks. He has served as Chief Deputy at the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department and Jail, where he supervised 42 employees. During this time he received numerous commendations for outstanding leadership and law enforcement performance.
 “In November 2002, I began employment with the Warren County Sheriff’s Department as an Investigator and currently hold that position. During my law enforcement career, I have worked closely and cooperatively with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies resulting in numerous felony arrest and convictions.”
Additional civic involvement has included:
- Member of Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge # 34
- Member of the DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department
- Member of the Tennessee Sheriff’s Association
- Member of the Tennessee Narcotics Officer’s Association
- Member of the Southeast Methamphetamine Task Force
“I realize the benefits and burdens of public service and look forward to having the opportunity to meet these challenges and rewards while fulfilling a sense of duty that I have to OUR community.”
“I would like to take this opportunity to ask for your vote and support during early voting from July 14th - 29th or on Election Day - August 3.”
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