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It is with deep sadness that Chief Kevin Jowitt announces the passing of retired Noblesville Police Department Sergeant David Underwood. Sgt. Underwood passed away on the morning of Monday, Oct. 23 at the Roudebush VA Medical Center. He was 68 years old.
Dave Underwood was a fixture in Hamilton County law enforcement. He first joined the Noblesville Police Department on June 1, 1974, and stayed until October of 1976, when he became a Deputy Sheriff with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department. He left HCSD and returned to the NPD on July 16, 1979, serving an additional 23 years until his retirement on Jan. 4, 2002. Dave was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in February of 1985. He served as a patrol officer, patrol supervisor and as a detective sergeant. He was a founding member of the Crisis Negotiation Team.
His service to the city continued with an additional eight years as a member of the Noblesville Police Merit Commission.
Prior to becoming a law enforcement officer, Dave served his country in the United States Air Force from 1969 to 1972. He was a combat veteran of the Vietnam War and was attached to MACV-SOG.
Sgt. Underwood is survived by his wife Rita, daughter Amber Hagerty, son Brad Underwood and seven grandchildren.
Dave was born and raised in Noblesville and didn’t know a stranger here. He spent his entire adult life in the service of his country and his community. He will be missed.
Services for Sergeant Dave Underwood are planned for Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, at Randall and Roberts, 1150 Logan St., Noblesville.
Viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m.; a service will follow at 7 p.m.