JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Channel 4 family is remembering its very own.
Jason Mealey was a beloved news producer and assignment desk editor. He passed away on Wednesday from a heart attack, according to his wife, Michelle.
He was 48 years old.
Michelle and Jason were married for 23 years. He had a passion for his work, planning and putting together newscasts, and for the responsibility of sending news crews to story scenes throughout our viewing area.
Jason was also instrumental in the creation and launch of our News4JAX Help Center. Many of the articles answering your Frequently Asked Questions were written by Jason.
Jason won an Emmy award for his coverage of the shooting at a video gaming tournament at the Jacksonville Landing in 2018.
Thursday, Jason would have celebrated his 13th year with Channel 4. Recently, he celebrated 25 years in the news industry.
Outside of work, Jason LOVED his Baltimore sports teams -- the Orioles and Ravens.
But Michelle said he also loved their adopted city of Jacksonville -- that was until it was time for the Jaguars to play the Ravens!
Jason recently reflected upon his childhood and memories of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed when it was hit by a cargo ship in March.
He felt compelled to write a special web story called “A Bridge to Jacksonville from Baltimore.”
READ: A bridge to Jacksonville from Baltimore
It’s a memory that everyone in the newsroom will cherish.
We’re going to miss him.
In addition to Michelle, Jason is survived by his stepbrother Ronnie.
Michelle said their dog, Chase, whom they’ve had for two years, is also having a hard time and missing Jason being in his presence.