U.S. Navy · United States 
Jimmy Wayne Mobley
1979
Jimmy Wayne Mobley served the U.S. Navy for 4 years. Jimmy served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Detective Jimmy Mobley and Officer William Black were killed in a helicopter accident. The helicopter crashed in the Atlantic Ocean between Croatan and Dam Neck. They were leading a rescue boat to the scene of a disabled boat using their spotlight. During the operation, the helicopter dove into the ocean. Detective Mobley had served with the Virginia Beach Police Department for 12 years and had been awarded Officer of the Year in 1977.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1962 – 1966
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Virginia Beach Police Department
Detective
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August 2, 2026
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