GILMER, Texas — The Upshur County Sheriff's Office is investigating after the body of a man was found on the side of the road by a Gilmer ISD bus driver.
Gilmer ISD Superintendent Rick Albritton said in a Facebook post that the driver discovered the dead person on the side of the road while taking students home from school.
Upshur County Sheriff Larry Webb confirmed a man was found on Lavender Road and a justice of the peace has ordered an autopsy.
The man has been identified as Louise Grant Jr., 51, of Pittsburg.
The UCSO says Grant’s family has been notified and foul play is not suspected at this time.
Sheriff Webb states that the citizens in the area should not have any safety concerns due to this incident and that, anyone with information to please contact the sheriff's office or Upshur County Crime Stoppers. The sheriff's office can be reached at (903) 843-2541; Shane Guthrie is lead investigator on the case.
Albritton asked community members to pray for any families, students or staff members impacted by this tragedy.
