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Sherry Haynes
December 21, 2013
Thinking about all of our great memories. You were one special man and missed by so many! See you again one day.
Jason K Smith
January 19, 2012
To the Outlaw Family,
I am a 35 years old that played my high school football for Coah Outlaw in Sherman, Texas. I am saddened to have just heard of his passing today. He taught me so many things as my coach- how to work hard, how to handle business, and how to do the right thing. I was apart of his most successful Sherman team in 95' and look back at my playing time with wonderful feelings. I hope that my son's will have the chance to play and be around a coach half the man he was. I will keep your family in my prayers and I know that he is looking down on all the men that he touched throughout his coaching career. He was truly an influence on me and will miss him.
Love,
Jason K. Smith - #72- Sherman Bearcats- 1992-1994
Jodie Gilbert
January 3, 2012
Stephen,
I'm so sorry for your loss...your father was a great man and loved by so many. I know you are proud of that. He is one of God's angels now and just have peace knowing you will see him again one day. Let me know if you need anything...you and your family are in my prayers.
Nikkita Brown
January 2, 2012
Coach outlaw will be very well missed! My pryers goes out to the outlaw family. R.I.P. COACH OUTLAW!!! PANTHER NATION FOREVER!!
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Geraldine Warren & Family
December 28, 2011
Francie and Family,
We were deeply saddened to hear about the death of Coach Outlaw. He touched so many lives and he will truly be missed. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Nacogdoches Dragons
December 28, 2011
NHS Class of 1994 and 1995 sends it's deepest sympathy to the entire Outlaw family and Lufkin Community.
Ashley Warren
December 28, 2011
We love you so much Coach Outlaw!
Arron Tackett
December 28, 2011
coach outlaw was very special to lufkin he is a legend not only on the football field but in the hearts of everyone who ever knew him, he was a great man and treated everyone as he wud want to be treated we love you coach outlaw, gone but never forgotten- Arron Tackett
Jan Dobbs Barton
December 28, 2011
Nacogdoches High School Class of 1974 sends its condolences to the Lufkin ISD in the loss of Coach Outlaw.
The Martins
December 27, 2011
I personally did not know Coach Outlaw but i can say he had a big impacted on Lufkin and the surrounding communities.Ours thoughts and prayers go out to his wife & son & the rest of family & friends.May god give you strength to over come your loss.RIP Coach Outlaw you will never be forgotten....
Brett Gilliam
December 27, 2011
My heart goes out to the family. Coach Outlaw was everything to our family. We feel that we are blessed to have been coached by him, and will truly miss him. He coached my brother, Chris Gilliam (89'), and myself Brett Gilliam (94'), in Sherman, TX. Coach Outlaw you will be missed until we meet again....... You will always be in our prayers.
Bob Rich
December 27, 2011
My prayers are with the Outlaw family. John was the first player I met on my recruiting trip to UCA. A great teammate and the toughest 170 lb defensive back (he knocked my spleen out in practice) I ever lined up against. I've had the opportunity to watch his teams in the Texas playoffs and saw how hard his kids played and understand why they loved him so much. Speaking for all "Law's" UCA teammates, God Bless John and the Outlaw family.
Marcus Steel
December 27, 2011
My prayers are with the Outlaw Family we will never forget the times we had. He will never be forgotten. With Love Marcus Steel Class of 2003 Center, Tx
Adrian Adams
December 27, 2011
What Coach Outlaw did in the small town of Lufkin, TX outsiders can't understand and insiders can't explain. He brought Lufkin to life through football. Coach Outlaw touched so many kids lives, and made them believe they could be better people and achieve whatever they put their minds to. He was not only a coach but a mentor, role model, father figure, and a friend. He knew everyone of his players and his goal was to build a lasting relationship with each and everyone of them. Lufkin not only lost a great coach, but more importantly a great man. I will forever keep his legacy with me in my coaching career and life.
Ana Veliz
December 27, 2011
Panther Nation has lost a great man & coach. May God bless the Outlaw family & give you the stregnth & comfort that you will need to heal from this difficult loss. I didn't personally know coach but I am a Panther graduate & fan since 1995. Football season won't be the same without him, hearing his name left and right, reading about coach and predictions...it just won't be the same. You will be truly missed Coach Outlaw!
Kelly Guenter
December 27, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May the thoughts of all the lives he touched help you though this difficult time. The Barbay Family from Newton, Tx.
Katie "Windham" Watson
December 27, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Prayers go out to the Outlaw Family. Just because Coach is gone just remember he will never be forgotten! I just wished we had more people like him in this world.
kayla davis
December 27, 2011
mrs. outlaw,
my prayers are with you and your family constantly. Coach was loved by us all, he was an inspiration to so many, and did so much for this town. He will never be forgotten, and will be missed dearly. My heart goes out to you, he was such a good man. Stay strong and know that we are all praying for you! love you!
Theresa Bell
December 27, 2011
Mrs. Outlaw, I was the Human Resources Director for the Head Start Program for nine counties, one being Angelina. When we opened a new center in Lufkin and named it "The Little Panthers Day Care and Learning Center". I called Coach Outlaw and asked him to donate us some pictures of the Panthers for our center. He was so kind and thrilled that we named our center after his boys. May God comfort you during this time, and our prayers are with you and your family.
Calvin Wiley
December 27, 2011
R.I.P to one of the greatest coaches I've ever had the privelege to know and befriend. It was great working with you, Coach.
My prayers are with his Family.
JOHN CARPENTER
December 27, 2011
MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE OUTLAW FAMILY.
Demetress Harrell
December 26, 2011
We extend our deepest and most sincerest condolence in the loss of a remarkable gentleman...our thoughts and continuous prayers remain for the Outlaw family and LISD friends...as a recipient of the "Service Above Self" award...may our hero rest in peace...May God bless and comfort you as our community expresses love to you! HIP - Demetress H.
December 26, 2011
Coach Outlaw brought back the excitement to Lufkin Football. He loved each and every student at Lufkin. May you rest in peace. I pray for peace for his family too. You will always be in our hearts. Scott&Angela Haden.
marty secord
December 26, 2011
I was part of Coach Outlaws coaching staff for 3 years in Sherman and then recruited his players in Lufkin during my college coaching days. Every kid that he gave to me was a successful player and student and represented Lufkin in a great way. One of them is on my coaching staff! So much of what I do as a head coach, I learned from Coach Outlaw. He also had a great impact on me because of his genuine love and concern for my family. So much good in this man and he would willingly give it away to anyone who would receive it. I will always remember him and appreciate what he taught me about football and people. My thoughts and prayers are with his precious wife and son during these difficult days. Jer. 29:11
Brady Baker
December 26, 2011
Coach Outlaw was as fine a person as you could hope to have molding your child. He made us all feel special and he began his work long before we were of any value to him on the field. I count it a blessing that God crossed our paths. He will truly be missed.
phyllis hunt
December 26, 2011
lost but not forgot we the family of ralph thomas is sorry for your lost and send out our prayers to the family and friends he will always live in our children aman and god bless you all may he have murcy on the family today go lufkin panthers.my son played 4yers with respect for his coach aman
Sandy White
December 26, 2011
Francie,
Your love for John and his love for you will forever be in my heart. Take pride in the love you two shared and remember the loving example you've showed so many. I'm here for you whenever and for whatever you may need. I LOVE you Francie and I'm praying for God's love to guide you through these tough days.
Michael & Audrey Parks
December 26, 2011
To the Outlaw Family, Our prayers are with you during this time. He touch our family in so many ways and our boys will NEVER forget him. He will be truely missed!!!!!! (The Parks Family)
Pete & Gail Thompson
December 26, 2011
Outlaw, as my husband Pete, so fondly called you, was a friend, mentor, and loved the kids of Lufkin Tx. You will never be forgotten and truly missed!! To the family, we would like to express our sincere sympathy. Jesus is there for you, to lift you up and comfort you in your time of loss. God be with you. Sincerely, Pete & Gail Thompson
Deloris Alberty
December 26, 2011
Our sincere condolences go out to the family of John Outlaw,
brother of Stephen Outlaw, of Ozark Arkansas. Our thoughts
and prayers are with all of you. May God hold you in his arms.
Read Psalms 121 for guidance and comfort. FLT Friends in Ozark AR
December 26, 2011
Coach Outlaw will be greatly missed by many. He touched the lives of everyone he ever came in contact with. The Lufkin community will be praying for the family and the student which he so dearly cared about. RIP Outlaw!!!
bertha chase
December 26, 2011
To the outlaw family u have my condolences,i dont even know him,but i`ve heard so much about him over the yrs. He took the panthers all the way to the top. He will be missed. R.i.p. Coach outlaw.
December 26, 2011
Sending our sincere sympathy to Johnny's family. I graduated Ozark High in the same class as Johhny (1971) and my husband grew up in the same neighborhood as Johnny and his brther Steve. May God Bless and comfort you.
Jack & Vicki Wisdom Holt
DANNY MASON
December 26, 2011
COACH OUTLAW WILL BE MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTEN.MAY HE REST IN PEASE.GOD MAY YOU TAKE THIS FAMILY AND FRIENS IN TO YOUR ARMS AND GUYED THEN AT THIS TIME OF NEED.THANK YOU LORD FOR YOUR BEING HERE FOR ALL OF US IN THIS LOSS.GOD BLESS THE FAMILY .DANNY MASON AND FAMILY
MARK HARRIS
December 26, 2011
"Class of '98 Big Harris #68 (No Limit Soliders - I thought we told you). We will miss you so much Coach Outlaw. Outlaw arrived in the community of Lufkin in '95 bringing a energy of "HARD WORK DOES PAY OFF IN LIFE AND YOU WILL BE REWARDED".... Coach Outlaw was as a Father Figure / Life Coach who wanted all his kids to succeed in life on/off the field thru hard work and dedication. I'm still in shock!! I will miss you so so much, our prayers are with your family and friends during this time.
December 26, 2011
Coach Outlaw has touch many lives in his life, and for the one's he has touched be thankful! May our Lord lift his family up and comfort them in this difficult time. Our prayers are with his family and friends during this time.
Sherry Primm-Haynes
December 26, 2011
We had so much fun growing up! You were the "it" even then. We will all miss your smile. I am praying for the family. Love always, Sherry Haynes and the "Jerry Primm Sons.
December 26, 2011
We will miss you Outlaw! Thanks for everything you did for the community. You will never be forgotten. RIP.
Billie Lamb
December 26, 2011
Mrs Outlaw and son Stephen,
My prayers are with you and your family during this time and I pray that God will give each of you comfort and peace in the years to come.
Coach Outlaw coached my Nephew Reggie McNeal,my grandsons Ja'Corey Turner,DevonteTurner,and Willie Skinner .We will always remember him for his loving concern and guidance fot them and the many others who lives he touched.
Billie Lamb
Jimmy Phillips
December 26, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 26, 2011
Football season will forever have a different feel without the name "Outlaw" headlining the topics of the paper after a wonderful season. You're forever loved and never forgotten. Thank you!! RIP
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