HILLSBORO, Texas (KWTX) - The Hill County Sheriff’s Office on Sept. 22 announced the passing of former sheriff V. Brent Button.

Button, who had a “long and storied history in law enforcement,” passed away on Sept. 20 at a local hospital, the sheriff’s office said.

He first served as a Hill County Deputy Sheriff from 1978 to 1980 under former Sheriff Ray Pettit.

In Oct. 1980, Button was appointed sheriff of Hill County, a position he held until his retirement on New Year’s Day 2009.

At the time of his retirement, Button was the most-tenured active sheriff in Texas.

“He led many high-profile criminal investigations throughout his career and brought many criminals to justice for those he served,” the sheriff’s office said.

Services for Button will be held at Marshall and Marshall Fun

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