United States of America
U.S. Marine Corps · United States United States

Lee Franklin Coxwell

Died November 15, 1986

Lee Franklin Coxwell served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 19 years and 6 months. Lee served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Motor vehicle
What Happened

Surveillance Officer Lee Coxwell was killed when his department vehicle was struck by a drunk driver in Floyd County. The collision occurred on County Road 159 five miles north of Rome. Officer Coxwell had served with the Georgia Department of Corrections for just over four years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
1956 – 1975
Also Served
Georgia Department of Corrections
Surveillance Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 63-W · Line 6 cut as LEE FRANKLIN COXWELL
In Our Keeping
Permanent identifier neuraspine_01krbxtms1t3gyh7tj314xkf1s
Record added August 2, 2026 neuraweb.nw
Stewarded by neuraweb.nw
Last updated August 2, 2026

This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.

Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Lee. Claim this record.

In tribute

I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.

Surveillance Officer Coxwell gave the Georgia Department of Corrections 4 years.

Thank you for your service to the people of Georgia. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, Surveillance Officer Coxwell.

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

Add your own tribute to Lee.

Leave a Tribute
↑