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Chief Wilson was born in Canyon. He graduated from Canyon High School in 1975. He attended West Texas State University in the fall of 1975. Chief Wilson joined the WT police force in 1976.
He also served as deputy for the Randall County Sheriff's Office. During his law enforcement career he held the ranks of patrolman, sergeant and captain. He had served as chief of police for West Texas A&M University since 1989.
He received his bachelor of science degree in criminal justice and a master of arts degree in political science and sociology. He was also a graduate of Law Enforcement Management Institute. He was a forensic hypnotist and was appointed to Board of Texans Standing Tall, a statewide coalition to prevent underage drinking.
Chief Wilson served on a number of committees, including four from the Department of Education in Washington, D.C. He served as a member of the review board for Higher Education Center and was chairman of Department of Education Law Enforcement Task Force.
He married Terri Williams in May 1978. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Canyon, Canyon Lions Club and Texas Police Chiefs Association.
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Mary Kate Keeling (Huey)
Eddie talked me into changing departments and working for the WTAMU University Police Department in 1998. Everyone called him Chief Wilson and I told him that I was going to have a hard time calling him "Chief" Wilson and not Eddie. He responded, "No big deal...call me whatever you feel comfortable with". It took only a very short time before he earned my deepest respect and Chief Wilson rolled off my tongue! He was very respected in the law enforcement field and the department. He treated everyone like family and was ready to lend a hand for anyone.
I miss him...he was a true friend!