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Jay Allen Danford

Case from Valley, AL dated Aug 26, 2016

Victim Details

Jay Allen Danford

Male

White / Caucasian

Valley

AL

2016-08-26

46

Jay

Allen Danford

Yes

07/04/2026

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Jay Allen Danford, a 46-year-old male, was found deceased on Friday, August 26, 2016, in the Lake Harding community of Valley, Alabama. A fun-loving person who was always laughing, he was known for his willingness to help anyone in need. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, cooking, and spending time on his boat. He was a devoted father to his two children.

On the afternoon of his death, the Lee County Sheriff's Office received a call about a possible shooting. Danford was discovered ...
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  • Obituary for Jay Allen Danford | Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home
  • OANow.com: Homicide investigation underway in Valley
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