The newly appointed Marshall County Commission Chairman, David Reed, died Thursday afternoon.
Reed was sworn into office last week following the death of former commission chairman James Hutcheson.
County Attorney Clint Maze released the following statement:
Marshall County is shocked and saddened to announce the passing of Chairman David Reed this afternoon. Chairman Reed was appointed on June 9, 2025 by Governor Ivey to fill the vacancy created by the passing of Chairman Hutcheson, and was sworn in by Judge Tim Riley on July 11, 2025. Please pray for Chairman Reed’s family as they deal with the shock and grief of his sudden and untimely death.
Additional information will be released after the family has made arrangements.
Reed is the fourth chairman in a row to die while in office.
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