Longtime Alabama Mayor Dies of Coronavirus as Cases Surge in State

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Source: People

A longtime mayor in Alabama has died of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). He was 84.

Billy Joe Driver, the mayor of Clanton, Alabama, was diagnosed with the contagious respiratory virus last month, CBS 42 reported. He died Thursday after being admitted to the hospital on June 28.

"We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Mayor. He was looking forward to his retirement later this year," the Clanton Fire Department said in a statement on Facebook Thursday.

"At this year’s annual department dinner, Mayor Driver shared an emotional story about his time with the fire department until present and challenged the upcoming generations to continue the progress," the department's statement said. "His love for our city runs deep and he will be greatly missed by many!"

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[keithbvadu2]

1. Republican hero/martyr who died loyally for the economy.

Republican hero/martyr who died loyally for the economy.

They'll say he was old and ready to die anyway.

[AZ8theist]

2. Yes, he died loyally for Doturds re-election....

Your kids are next.

[Crowman2009]

3. Clanton is known for it's active chapter of the KKK.

Along with having a giant fuckin' Confederate flag near I-65. So it wouldn't surprise me if that mayor was a racist asshole.