Passing of a High School Coaching Legend

[Purplehorn3]

Sad to report on the passing for former West Columbia coach, Jack Hays.  He is a member of the Texas High School Coaches Hall of Honor and was well respected by his peers.  He was my cousin and spent his some of his childhood chumming with my father.  Both were coaches and both in the Hall of Honor.

His daughter, Jenna Hays McEachern has written about Texas football and is as much of a source on information as her friend Bill Little.

Condolences of his kids Jack Jr., Jenna and Colonel Jeff Hays Jeff Hays spent many years coaching at Air Force Academy after graduating from there.

Service details are pending

Edited 2 hours ago by Purplehorn3

[Gerry Hamilton]

Being from Friendswood ... I remember the name talked about by coaches from area schools. Had some terrific teams in late 60's and early 70's

[GetHooked]

Sad.  He was a good guy.  I went to Texas when Jack, jr. was there.  We lived on the same floor at Jester Center.  

I met Jack sr. several times.  The same with Jenna.  A really nice girl.

My condolences.  

 

[Purplehorn3]

28 minutes ago, GetHooked said:

Sad.  He was a good guy.  I went to Texas when Jack, jr. was there.  We lived on the same floor at Jester Center.  

I met Jack sr. several times.  The same with Jenna.  A really nice girl.

My condolences.  

 

Coach Hays was also the father-in-law to Randy McEachern, former UT QB when Earl was winning the Heisman

[Burnt Orange Horn]

It sounds like he had a life well lived!!

Condolences and thank you for his biography!