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Former longtime Kirbyville Police Chief Sammy Ruggles has died. He passed away on Saturday at the age of 76. Following his retirement from the City of Kirbyville after 32 years as Chief of Police, Ruggles most recently worked for Jasper County as a bailiff in the Jasper County Courthouse. Ruggles was a native of Silsbee and funeral services will be held this weekend in his hometown. He is survived by his four children, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.