Forrest County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi
End of Watch Wednesday, December 15, 1976
Add to My HeroesJohnnie B. Watts
Deputy Watts was killed in an accident when his car collided with another car operated by a 50-year-old man who was critically injured. He was charged with manslaughter by culpable negligence.
Deputy Watts had served with the Forrest County Sheriff's Office for 3 months and was survived by his two children.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 3 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsDeputy Watts your sacrifice will never be forgotten! Thank you for your dedicated service to the Citizens of and Forrest County! Continue to Rest in Peace.
Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:13
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of GOD." Matthew 5:9
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