Crossville Police Department Press Release:
The City of Crossville
Police Department regretfully announces the passing of an honored
member of our department.
On Tuesday, December 1,
2020, Det. Jason Wilson passed away from complications following an
acute asthma attack. Det. Wilson was 40 years old and a 12-year
member of the Crossville Police Department. A recent graduate of the
TBI State Academy for investigators, Det. Wilson was also a member of
the Crossville Police Department’s Honor Guard, an ASP Baton
Instructor, a R.A.D. Instructor and a former Correctional Officer for
the State of Tennessee. Det. Wilson leaves wife of 20 years, Leah and
daughters Kiara, Ali and Kellie.
A Celebration of Life
service for Detective Jason Wilson is scheduled for Tuesday, December
8, 2020 at First Baptist Church, in Crossville, TN. Visitation will
be held from 11am to 1pm, with the Memorial Service beginning at 1pm.
A memorial account has
been established at First National Bank of Crossville, located at
Main Street and Industrial Boulevard. Donations in lieu of flowers
and monetary donations for the Wilson family will be accepted and
very much appreciated.
Our hearts are saddened
and our thoughts and prayers go out to the Wilson family in their
time of loss and sorrow. Our agency is a family and we have lost a
beloved brother, a devoted public servant and friend.
Jason, your watch has
ended. You have served our city with distinction and honor. You will
be forever missed. We love you.
