A former Alachua County Sheriff who gave 21 years of service to the county has died.

96 year old Joe Crevasse passed away Monday night.

Along with being a sheriff, Crevasse was also the first police chief at the University of Florida.

The Alachua County Sheriff's Office Administration building was dedicated to him last year.

Visitation: Wednesday, February 1st from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Williams Thomas West, CR 241 North
823 NW 143rd Street

Services: Thursday, February 2nd at 2:30 p.m.
1st United Methodist Church Downtown
419 NE 1st Street (across from the former Savannah Grande)
Gainesville

Internment: Immediately following church service
Forest Meadows East Cemetery
3700 SE Hawthorne Road, Gainesville FL 32614

Reception: Approximately 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Alachua County Sheriff's Office
2621 SE Hawthorne Road
Gainesville, FL 32614

Cards can be sent to the family through daughter Peggy Crevasse
5133 NW 75th Lane Gainesville, FL 32653

Sheriff Crevasse was a lifetime member of the Florida Sheriff's Association and firm supporter of the Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch. Those wishing to make a contribution to the Youth Ranch in his name can do so by sending to:
Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranches, Inc.
P.O. Box 2000
Boys Ranch, Florida 32064

You can also donate online by visiting Your text to link...