35-year-old Jacob Sanchez, a Devine Middle School coach, collapsed during the start of class and died of a heart attack, according to the Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office.
– His playful, easygoing personality made him an easy pick to be a student’s favorite coach.
But 35-year-old Jacob Sanchez was also an inspiration, a leader and an innovator that made him so likable to those he worked with at Devine Middle School.The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office reports he died of a heart attack. On Friday, the Devine community gathered for a vigil before the start of school and school counselors were available to help students cope.“He seemed fine and everything seemed fine,” she said.“He was a kid’s teacher, I’ll put it that way.
Sanchez’s wife Rebecca Powe issued this statement: “My honey was the light of our lives. He kept our family on our toes, constantly going, and always laughing. We shared a beautiful life together He loved us with his whole heart and loved his life. He was dedicated to the community of Devine and the kids were his motivation every day.”“Our brother loved his family, friends and his students especially. He was the kind of man you would strive to be.
Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 13 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Devine 308 W. Hondo Ave., Devine, Texas. Interment to follow at Longview Cemetery in Bigfoot, Texas. Those attending are asked to wear sports jerseys and bright colors that represent Sanchez’s favorite team. A collection fund has been set up at Security State Bank in Devine to help support his wife and child.
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