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U.S. Army · United States 
Johnnie Spinks
1970
Johnnie Lee Spinks served the U.S. Army for 2 years.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Chief of Police Johnnie Spinks succumbed to injuries sustained several days earlier when he fell while on duty at a street festival marking the city's Centennial celebration on October 24th, 1970. He struck his head on a vehicle bumper when he fell, causing a fatal head injury. Chief Spinks was a WWII veteran and had served with the Vidalia Police Department for 6-1/2 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three sons, daughter, and two sisters.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1941 – 1943
Also Served
Vidalia Police Department
Chief of Police
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