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Mansfield High School Football Coach Daniel Maberry Passes Away At 47

Mansfield High School Football Coach Daniel Maberry Remembered: 'He Inspired Everyone He Talked To'

MANSFIELD, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Mansfield High School football coach Daniel Maberry has died of cancer at the age of 47.

Mansfield High principal Trent Dowd informed students and parents of Maberry's death after a two-year battle with lymphoma.

He spent 18 years at Mansfield High School, four years as head coach.

Mayberry is survived by his wife Cami and two daughters.

Daniel Maberry and family
Daniel Maberry and family (Courtesy: Mansfield ISD)

The Mansfield High Tigers said on social media Tuesday evening, "Mansfield lost one of our finest today. The bond Daniel Maberry had with his athletes, students, friends and family are bonds that will never be broken. Please keep his wife Cami and their girls in your prayers. We are #FOREVERMABERRYSTRONG!"

Maberry's funeral will be Monday, February 10 at 2:00 p.m. at Mansfield ISD Performance Arts Center (PAC) at 1110 W. Debbie Lane Mansfield TX 76063.

 

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