Joseph Back

Joseph Back

Joseph was described as “the same fellow every day, good or bad…he was always professional” and “dependable.” He started his career in the fire service in 1982 as a volunteer firefighter and EMT and later as a paid firefighter in 1993 with the Whitesburg FD. He was...
Ronald “Drake” Adams

Ronald “Drake” Adams

Drake loved his children and wife with his whole heart. He always went above and beyond to make sure everyone was okay. Drake was a great protector, provider, and looked up to be so many. He was one in a million. He enjoyed going out to eat, was very outspoken but...
Mark Woodcock

Mark Woodcock

Mark spent 13 years as a pilot for Air Evac 56 completing over 1290 patient flights. Described as a person whom was always smiling when greeting other crews and simply a great man. He and his team spent many hours bonding over Hallmark movies. Mark loved his trains,...
Bryant Lee Woodard

Bryant Lee Woodard

Bryant was chief of the Henderson City-County Rescue Squad for several decades. He was on scene for hundreds of fires, water rescues and vehicle accidents and spearheaded bringing Project Lifesaver (tracking system for vulnerable persons who wander) to Henderson...
Ernest “E.R.” Rudder

Ernest “E.R.” Rudder

E.R. spent over 30 years as a volunteer fireman and was a founding member of the Bush Fire Department. He spent his life in service to others also serving as a Sheriff’s Deputy, a biology teacher, a principal, a bus driver, and a deacon. Described by many as a fine...