United States of America

Johnnie Bidwell Watts

Died December 15, 1976

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Johnnie Bidwell Watts.

How He Died

Manner Accident

Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

What Happened

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.

Survivors

Deputy Watts had served with the Forrest County Sheriff's Office for 3 months and was survived by his two children.

Service Record

Also Served

Forrest County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Sheriff

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 58-E · Line 3 cut as JOHNNIE B WATTS

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In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Deputy Sheriff Watts served with the Forrest County Sheriff's Office.

Thank you for your service to the Hattiesburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Watts.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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