Tennessee Department of Correction, Tennessee
End of Watch Friday, December 6, 1957
Add to My HeroesErnest Simpson Massengill
Transport Officer Ernest Massengill was killed in a vehicle crash while transporting seven prisoners from the Tennessee State Penitentiary to the Brush Mountain State Penitentiary.
A second officer was injured in the crash.
Officer Massengill was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsIn this, the 63rd year after your death, we remember and honor your sacrifice on behalf of the citizens of the State of Tennessee. We thank you for your faithful service to our department.
Correctional Officer Logan Wilson
Tennessee Department of Correction
December 14, 2020
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