STAC Agent Billy Fred Clardy III
AUGUST 5, 1971 – DECEMBER 6, 2019
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STAC Agent Billy Clardy III was a police officer for the Huntsville Police Department working as a drug agent as part of the HIDTA Gulf Coast Task Force on December 6, 2019. STAC Agents are part of the North Alabama Drug Task Force under HIDTA. During that drug investigation, STAC Agents set up a drug buy where a known offender was to drop off a large amount of drugs at a residence on Levert St. Upon arrival at the residence, STAC Agent Clardy was immediately shot by the offender on the porch. There was a short foot pursuit with other officers who were on a perimeter when the offender was eventually captured. STAC Agent Clardy died as a result of gunshot wounds he suffered outside the scope of his bulletproof vest.
Agent Clardy is survived by his wife, five kids, and grandchildren. He is also the son of fallen Officer Billy Fred Clardy, II, who was killed in the line of duty with the Huntsville Police Department May 3, 1978.
First and foremost, he was a beloved son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. He was a US Army Veteran. Also an exceptional police officer with many career accomplishments. He started his career working North Huntsville as a patrol officer. He quickly moved to become a Community Relations Officer for several years, became a part of the very first HPD Anti-Crime Team and then became a STAC Agent.
We thank everyone for reaching out with love and support. Please continue to pray for his family.
Services will be Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Mayfair Church of Christ, 1095 Carl T Jones Dr SE, Huntsville, AL 35802. Public Viewing will be held from 12:00pm until 2:00pm, service to follow.
