Franklin County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Friday, January 29, 2010
Add to My HeroesCharles Jerry Crabtree
Investigator Jerry Crabtree was killed in an automobile crash on Highway 64 outside Winchester around 12:40 p.m.
His department vehicle slid in the snow and collided with another automobile near the Winchester Hat Corporation.
Investigator Crabtree was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, a 1959 graduate of the FBI Academy who served with the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for two years and had served in law enforcement for a total of 54 years. He had previously served as sheriff of Madison County, Alabama, and as chief deputy of the Coffee County, Tennessee, Sheriff's Office. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
Bio
- Age 76
- Tour 54 years
- Badge FC-1144
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 118 ReflectionsInvestigator Crabtree,
On today, the 15th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Fi Devil Dog!
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