Funeral arrangements have been made for Anthony Lake, the former Hendersonville offensive coordinator and quarterback who died on July 26, according to his obituary.
Hendersonville football coach James Beasley confirmed to The Tennessean on July 27 that Lake had died. Lake was 54.
A visitation will be held Aug. 2 from 1-3 p.m. at Hendersonville Memory Gardens, Funeral Home & Cremation Center, according to the obituary. Lake's celebration of life will take place immediately afterwards from 3-5 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lake is survived by his wife, Heather; his children Chase (Shawnna) Lake and Ashelyn Lake; his mother, Sharon Lake; his father, Ed (Lori) Lake and his sister Jennifer (Travis) Donaldson.
Lake was a longtime Hendersonville assistant
who served most recently as the Commandos’ offensive coordinator and quarterback coach. He led his alma mater to the 1988 TSSAA football Class AAA state semifinals. Hendersonville finished with a 10-4 record and a region championship under the late legendary coach Bill Derrick that year.
Anthony was also a star baseball player, continuing his career at Birmingham-Southern College.
“Our prayers are with the family of one of our Commando Baseball Alumni Greats - Coach Anthony Lake,” Hendersonville’s baseball program posted on its team Facebook page. “Coach Lake leaves behind a remarkable number of student athletes that he influenced over the years from his time coaching football in youth leagues, at Ellis Middle School and at HHS. He will be sorely missed by our school and community.”
Beasley declined to comment and attempts to reach Sumner County Schools were unsuccessful.
According to Lake’s obituary, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hendersonville High School Quarterback Club or the HHS Soccer Foundation.
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