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U.S. Army · United States 
James McKinnie
1974
James Davis McKinnie Jr. served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Sheriff James McKinnie was killed when the patrol car he was riding in was struck by a drunk driver at the intersection of Highway 100 and Vildo Road.
The driver of the other vehicle was arrested and charged with second degree murder, driving while intoxicated, and failing to yield right of way.
Sheriff McKinnie was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and had served as sheriff for two years. He was survived by his wife and eight children. His wife was appointed to complete his term as sheriff.
The driver of the other vehicle was arrested and charged with second degree murder, driving while intoxicated, and failing to yield right of way.
Sheriff McKinnie was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and had served as sheriff for two years. He was survived by his wife and eight children. His wife was appointed to complete his term as sheriff.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and eight children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Hardeman County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff
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