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Hundreds attend funeral for Coweta County deputy killed in line of duty

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Published  January 8, 2024 1:55pm EST
Coweta County
FOX 5 Atlanta

Hundreds attend funeral for fallen Deputy Minix

Hundreds of people showed their support at a heartfelt service for fallen Coweta County Deputy Eric A. Minix. He died in a multijurisdictional chase in Alabama. An officer from another agency accidentally struck him.

COWETA COUNTY, Ga. - Residents of Coweta County bid their final farewells to Coweta County Deputy Eric Minnix, who tragically lost his life while bravely protecting the community. The funeral service took place at Crossroads Church in Sharpsburg on Monday morning. 

Deputy Minix, aged 31, was laid to rest today in Coweta County, with law enforcement agencies from Georgia and Alabama converging at the fairgrounds early in the morning. A solemn procession led the way to Crossroads Church, where the fallen deputy was honored by the community.

For hours, speaker after speaker came up to the podium with an outpour of love for Minix and his family.

"I know exactly where Eric and Trina sit," Pastor Ken Adams said. "They sit right there every single week. Let me tell you how they got those seats. Another law enforcement officer invited them to a Christmas service. They've made this their home ever since."

With countless photos airing on a large screen and an American flag draped across his casket, dozens of law enforcement helped escort the deputy to his final earthly resting place, assuring his wife his time here was short, but well spent.

"Eric has gotten a seat upgrade. He has moved from coach to first class," Pastor Adams said.

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Minix was killed last week when he was struck after a high-speed chase that started in Georgia and cross the state line into Alabama. Hundreds of mourners attended the visitation at Crossroads Church in Sharpsburg earlier, and today they gathered once more to bid their final farewells.

Deputy Minnix leaves behind a grieving family, including his wife and three young daughters. The loss has deeply affected his law enforcement family, but community support has provided comfort during this difficult time. Leaders expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support, emphasizing the heartwarming response from the community.

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A GoFundMe, initiated by a close family friend, has been organized to benefit the Minix family. Additionally, local businesses have collaborated to sell patches honoring Deputy Minnix and his badge number, 145, with all proceeds directed towards supporting the grieving family.