Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office post recalls F.D. “Buddy” East’s 46 years of service

A Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post said former Sheriff F.D. “Buddy” East served Lafayette County for 46 years, from 1972 until 2018.

The post said East was elected to 12 consecutive terms and described him as the longest-serving sheriff in Mississippi history.

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office said its headquarters on East Jackson Avenue is named the F.D. “Buddy” East Memorial Headquarters.

The post invited people to share memories of East.