COBB COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia community is mourning the loss of former Deputy Chief of Cobb County Police and Cobb County School District Police Chief Ron Storey.

According to the Cobb County Police Department, Chief Storey served as a Cobb County police officer for more than 27 years.

After rising through the ranks over the years, he retired as Deputy Chief of Police in 2013.

Chief Storey was described as an “exceptional leader and individual.”

“Chief Storey was an exceptional leader and individual, who cherished his family and work family. We ask that you keep his family and our department members in your prayers during this period of grief,” according to Cobb County School District Police Department.

After retiring in 2013, he became the Chief of Police for the Cobb County School District Police Department, police said.

“We ask that you keep the Storey family and the Cobb County School District Police Department in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,” Cobb County Police said.