Archie W. "Coach" Dabney Jr.

Coach Dabney I know that you touched so many lives on earth, I can just imagine what you will do in heaven!! Love you Angel!!

You will always be remembered as the great man you were. I will never forget you.

My sons went to CSES when he was principle. They have never forgotten him. When they would run into him at walmart he would greet them and shake hands. Last week my husband shared a hospital room with Mr Dabney and he was still just the sweetest man, so caring. He wanted to know about my sons and how they are doing today. He will forever be remembered for his big heart. Prays to his family , May your memories help you thru this loss.

In the summer of 1985, my family and I moved to Citrus County from Pennsylvania because schools were closing there. (a result of good paying factory/steel jobs had left my city) I was a young teacher with 7 years experience in PA as well as a young mother to our beautiful daughter of 5 months. My parents recently moved to Beverly Hills the year before. I never thought I would one day live in Florida. My first year teaching in Citrus County went well but it dramatically changed the...

Thanks Coach for everything you shared!! Especially yourself!!! Robert Donnie Smith

When I began as Vocal Music teacher at the new Lecanto High School, Coach Dabney sang a duet with me during our Christmas Concert. After that I had so many male students join chorus and we made beautiful music together. I just lost my husband on May 5th after 58 years of marriage so I have all of the sympathy in the world for the family of Coach Dabney. He was and will remain forever in our hearts.

I always knew him as "Mr. Dabney". I was a "PTA Mom" for my daughter at Citrus Springs Elementary. I'll never forget how he couldn't walk down the hallway without a mass of children rushing to hug him. Of course, he hugged them all back. One time somebody asked me why the kids loved him so much, and I replied: "Because HE loves them-and they KNOW it.". He was truly one of the most remarkable people I've ever known, an example of whom we should all aspire to be. My love and prayers to his...

This man was such an influence in my life!! I don't think he new how much! Rest in peace.

You will be missed by this world. Forever one if your kids.