The Union City Schools family is mourning the tragic loss of a student.
Union City Schools Communications Director Mike Hutchens said 10-year-old Jack Gear passed away Tuesday at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital following a tragic jet ski accident.
Director of Schools Wes Kennedy released a statement saying “Our hearts are heavy, and our collective thoughts, prayers, and love are extended to Jack’s family.
Director Kennedy said the school system will provide whatever emotional support is needed to the family and his classmates.
Jack Gear attended Union City Elementary School through the fourth grade, and was enrolled at the 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 7:00 at Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home with Brother Ron Gray officiating.
