CATTARAUGUS COUNTY, N.Y. — The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office announced on Tuesday that Senior Emergency Services Dispatcher Timothy T. Lexer has passed away.
According to the sheriff's office, Lexer began working with the dispatch center back in 2006 and was promoted to Senior Emergency Dispatch Supervisor in 2019.
The full statement from Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office can be read below:
"Senior Emergency Services Dispatcher Timothy T. Lexer answered his final call on July 29, 2024, as the result of a tragic accident. Tim began working with the Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center in 2006, being promoted to Senior Emergency Dispatch Supervisor in 2019. Tim was the voice on the radio that every law enforcement officer, firefighter, and EMS provider wanted to hear knowing that they were in the best hands. Tim was devoted to his career, his community, and most of all his family. Tim exemplified the true meaning of being a kind, caring, giving, devoted, and loving human being. He has touched an unimaginable number of lives, not only with his work in the Dispatch Center but also as a firefighter, Fire Chief, EMT, and countless other community activities. His loss will be felt by all that had the privilege to know him, even if it may have only been by voice.
Tim leaves behind his loving wife Barb, daughters Jessica (James), Heather (Jayson), Bethany, and Gretchen, son Sean (Chalese), and sisters Debbie (John) and Tina (Darryle). Tim was the proud grandfather of three granddaughters Evelyn, Avery, and Abigail, and three grandsons Owen, Carter, and Logan.
Senior Dispatcher Tim Lexer may you rest in peace, we have it from here. 395 clear."
