UC Schools mourns tragic passing of young student
PRESS RELEASE FROM UNION CITY SCHOOLS:
The Union City Schools family is mourning the tragic loss of 10-year-old student Jack Gear, who passed away Tuesday at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital following a tragic jet ski accident.
“Our hearts are heavy, and our collective thoughts, prayers, and love are extended to Jack’s family,” UC Director of Schools Wes Kennedy said. “We will provide whatever emotional support is needed to the family and his classmates.”
Jack attended Union City Elementary School through the fourth grade, which he completed during the 2023-24 school year. He was enrolled at UC Middle School for the upcoming year.
Union City Elementary School Principal Allison Palmer extended a heartfelt message to her faculty announcing the news, saying: “He was such a bright kid who’ll be dearly missed.”
Two of Jack’s siblings are also students in the Union City School System.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home with Brother Ron Gray will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until the hour of service.
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