Thursday, December 3, 2020
CROSSVILLE, TN – 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.