Former Calhoun County Sheriff dies

Former Calhoun County Sheriff George Aleman passed away Saturday, April 13.

Before being elected as Calhoun County Sheriff in 2012 and officially taking office on Jan. 1, 2013, George served 37 years of continued law enforcement duties. During those years, he was a patrol sergeant for CCSO for 16 years and served as Point Comfort Chief of Police for six years. George also served as patrol investigations for Springfield Independent School District, patrol officer at Stafford Police Department and Lieutenant of Operations at Wharton Police Department. He also held a Master Peace Officer Certificate.

George served as sheriff from Jan. 1, 2013 until Jan. 1, 2017.  

Nephew Tommy Aleman said his uncle led by example. 

“He and my father, Tommy Sr., were the two youngest of six children so they were very close. My dad passed away when I was 15,” said Tommy. “I’m 50 years old now so for 35 years, Uncle George always made sure his brother’s family was OK.”

Tommy said his uncle became an instant role model once his father died and he always wanted to make him proud.

“I never wanted to disappoint him. I was a young man always in trouble, but he spoke to me always with love and because he cared. He was the most respected man in our family. Everyone knew what he meant, to not only his family, but also to his community,” said Tommy. “He was one of a kind. They don’t make them like Uncle George anymore.”

Former coworker Larry McDougall worked with George in Wharton and Stafford. 

“George Aleman was a policeman’s policeman. He went to work every day looking to help people he did not know,” said McDougal. “He instilled his belief in duty and honor in many young officers, yet he always put family first. George was the ultimate public servant, father and husband, setting an example for others to follow. Even though he was the 2020-2021 President of the State Bar of Texas, I never forgot the lessons he taught me.”

Calhoun County Sheriff Bobbie Vickery said he knew George since he was a child while he was a police officer for the Point Comfort Police Department.

“Later in life, I worked under George when he was a sergeant and then the sheriff of Calhoun County. Over the years, I learned a lot from him,” said Vickery. “Sheriff Aleman was an avid fisherman, played a bit of golf although a better fisherman, and loved baseball. But he was dedicated to his family more than anything else. His service to his community and his advice to me over the last few years will be greatly missed.”

Funeral services are pending.