Willie Shingler
1962
Willie A. Shingler.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Game Warden Willie Shingler drowned after his 14-foot patrol boat capsized in the Yazoo River, near the Eagle Lake Ferry landing, while patrolling for wildlife violations.
His body was recovered the following day.
Warden Shingler was a United States Army WWII veteran and had served with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks for two years.
His body was recovered the following day.
Warden Shingler was a United States Army WWII veteran and had served with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
Also Served
Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
Game Warden
In Our Keeping
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