The Vandals were an East Germanic tribe or group of tribes in the third century AD.
John C. Towler , Sr. -LRB- July 5 , 1939 -- December 16 , 2015 -RRB- was an American politician and lawyer .. Born in Charlottesville , Virginia , Towler went to high school in South Boston , Virginia .. He graduated from Washington and Lee University .. Washington and Lee University. Washington and Lee University. Towler then served in the United States Army and was a second lieutenant .. United States Army. United States Army. After his military service , Towler received his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center .. Georgetown University Law Center. Georgetown University Law Center. He practiced law in Roanoke , Virginia and was involved with the Democratic Party .. Democratic Party. Democratic Party ( United States ). In 1971 , Towler served in the Virginia House of Delegates .. Virginia House of Delegates. Virginia House of Delegates. In 1979 , Towler and his wife moved to Beverly Hills , California where he was involved in acting and writing in several television shows .. In 1989 , Towler and his wife moved to Kitty Hawk , North Carolina .. Towler died in Barco , North Carolina after suffering a fall .