Just two weeks after winning a state championship, East Union assistant baseball coach Chris Lucius has passed away.
Lucius, who helped lead the team to a 31-5 record and the program’s second consecutive state championship in 2023, had been battling leukemia. He was 37 years old.
As we cope with the passing of a beloved coach and member of the Urchin family, the high school building at East Union will be open at 4:30 today with counselors and pastors on hand for any student, staff, or any community member who needs to talk. pic.twitter.com/VmLode1HS5
— East Union Attendance Center (@EastUnionAC) June 20, 2023
On June 18, the school revealed that Lucius’ cancer had returned and was taking a toll on him.
“Coach Lucius, Ms. Leigh, and the kids covet your prayers as Coach battles some serious issues relating to his cancer that has returned,” a social media post from East Union read. “Thank you in advance for remembering this family.”
At this time, no funeral arrangements have been announced for Lucius.
