Colleagues of a much loved Tennessee high school teacher who mysteriously committed suicide have paid tribute to the educator as a ‘great guy’ with a ‘huge heart’ for his students.
Samuel Colin Day, 60, was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a classroom at Munford High School, where he had worked for at least 15 years.
Officials closed the school after finding the married Special Education Director dead at 6am on Thursday.
Colleagues expressed their shock at his passing, with co-worker April Deer saying on social media he was ‘a great guy always joking and laughing’.
‘Lots of memories. He will be truly missed by many,’ she said.
Harley Romaine added: ‘One of the first teachers I had the honor to know when I started working at the Munford high school in 2010.’
‘I’ve had the opportunity to get to know him very well despite his hectic schedule he always made time to chat with me he was always exceptionally kind,’ Romaine said.
‘He was the most dedicated teacher always being the last to leave, working late in the special ed department. He had a huge heart for the students.’
Day had worked on the campus as a Special Education Director, he is seen here alongside his son Chase and wife Marciann
Officials said that Day took his own life at around 6am before any students had arrived at the school
Carol Somerville added: ‘He was a great person to work. He did a spectacular job as the consulting teacher.
‘He was a special friend. I worked under him for many years. I’ll remember the laughs we shared. I’ll remember the end of the year picnics.
‘I’ll remember him side by side helping with the sausage and biscuits. I’ll remember our weekly Walmart outing with our students. So many memories.’
Munford Police Department said that the incident happened at around 6am Thursday, before any students had arrived at the school.
The school is located in Munford, about 30 miles north of Memphis in The Volunteer State.
Tipton County Schools Assistant Superintendent Rebekah Byrd said: ‘As we mourn the tragic loss of a highly respected and valued member of our school family today, we offer prayers and condolences to Mr. Day’s loved ones, his friends and the entire staff and student body of Munford High School.
‘We want to thank the Munford Police and Fire Departments, EMA Director Baker McCool, ServiceMaster by Cornerstone, and local officials who worked this morning to assist school and district personnel during the emergency that unfolded.’
Since his passing was announced, former colleagues have expressed their shock at his passing on social media
The school is located in Munford, which is around 30 miles north of Memphis in The Volunteer State
Police said in a statement: ‘We are deeply saddened to report a tragic incident that occurred today at MHS. Teacher, Samuel Colin Day, was found deceased in a classroom from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
‘Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, students, and faculty affected by this heartbreaking event.
‘We ask that the community respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time.’
Day is survived by his son Chase, and his wife Marciann. They had lived in nearby Atoka.
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