Photos: Carroll County deputy remembered for love of family, Georgia Bulldogs

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Photos: Carroll County deputy remembered for love of family, Georgia Bulldogs

Investigator Taylor Bristow died while serving his community.

Melissa Bristow (center), the wife of Carroll County Investigator Taylor Bristow, is comforted at Mount Holly Church in Carrollton on Thursday, August 29, 2024, following the deputy’s funeral. Taylor Bristow was shot while serving a warrant and died from his injuries. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Pallbearers carry the casket of Carroll County Investigator Taylor Bristow after his funeral at Mount Holly Church in Carrollton on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The deputy was shot while serving a warrant and died from his injuries. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Law enforcement salute during an outdoor ceremony following the funeral for Carroll County Investigator Taylor Bristow at Mount Holly Church in Carrollton on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The deputy was shot while serving a warrant and died from his injuries. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Law enforcement and attendees wait for an outdoor ceremony following the funeral for Carroll County Investigator Taylor Bristow at Mount Holly Church in Carrollton on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The deputy was shot while serving a warrant and died from his injuries. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Law enforcement leaves the funeral for Carroll County Investigator Taylor Bristow in Carrollton on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The deputy was shot while serving a warrant and died from his injuries. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Law enforcement watch a funeral procession for Carroll County Investigator Taylor Bristow at Mount Holly Church in Carrollton on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The deputy was shot while serving a warrant and died from his injuries. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Mourners carry the casket for Carroll County Investigator Taylor Bristow into Mount Holly Church in Carrollton on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The deputy was shot while serving a warrant and died from his injuries. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Law enforcement watch a funeral procession for Carroll County Investigator Taylor Bristow in front of Mount Holly Church in Carrollton on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The deputy was shot while serving a warrant and died from his injuries. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

A mourner directs a funeral procession for Carroll County Investigator Taylor Bristow in front of Mount Holly Church in Carrollton on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The deputy was shot while serving a warrant and died from his injuries. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Mourners watch a funeral procession for Carroll County Investigator Taylor Bristow in front of Mount Holly Church in Carrollton on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The deputy was shot while serving a warrant and died from his injuries. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Brandon Edwards of Carroll County pays respects during a funeral procession for Carroll County Investigator Taylor Bristow in front of Mount Holly Church in Carrollton on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The deputy was shot while serving a warrant and died from his injuries. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Law enforcement form a funeral procession for Carroll County Investigator Taylor Bristow in front of Mount Holly Church in Carrollton on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The deputy was shot while serving a warrant and died from his injuries. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

A sign at Mount Holly Church marks the funeral for Carroll County Investigator Taylor Bristow in Carrollton on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The deputy was shot while serving a warrant and died from his injuries. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Law enforcement park after a funeral procession for Carroll County Investigator Taylor Bristow at Mount Holly Church in Carrollton on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The deputy was shot while serving a warrant and died from his injuries. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Mourners watch a funeral procession for Carroll County Investigator Taylor Bristow in front of Mount Holly Church in Carrollton on Thursday, August 29, 2024. The deputy was shot while serving a warrant and died from his injuries. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

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Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC

Melissa Bristow (center), the wife of Carroll County Investigator Taylor Bristow, is comforted at Mount Holly Church in Carrollton on Thursday, August 29, 2024, following the deputy’s funeral. Taylor Bristow was shot while serving a warrant and died from his injuries. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

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