Jack Ronald Arnwine

Mr. Jack Ronald Arnwine “Coach Arnwine”, age 85, of Pittsburg, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 in Tyler. He was born May 23, 1939 in Sherman, Texas to Joe Hoyt and Ethel Lucille Allred Arnwine.

Jack served in the United States Army. In addition he was an educator for 56 years having taught at multiple school districts, most notably for Pittsburg ISD for many years, thus having a gym named in his honor which was completed in 2016.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pittsburg.

He is survived by his wife, Tommie Elaine Seay Arnwine whom he married on November 24, 1965 in Denton, Texas; son, Lee Arnwine; daughters, Terrie Breedlove and husband Evan, and Karen Sue Tobias and husband Carlos; grandchildren, Mallory Faulkner, Hannah Shirey, Carlito Tobias, Amelia Tobias, Maisey Breedlove, and William Young; sister-in-law, Laynette Seay Barnard and children of Denton, Texas. Also surviving are the family and friends members unencumbered by genetics. Unfortunately, everyone who met our Dad became his, and by extension ours, dear family circle. You will always be a part of the Jack Arnwine family. We love you all.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00A.M. Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Jack Arnwine Gymnasium in Pittsburg with Bro. Joel Davis officiating, with interment to follow at Crossroads Cemetery in Camp County. Immediately following the interment there will be a reception with finger foods and refreshments held in the Family Life Center at the First Baptist Church in Pittsburg for immediate family and close friends. There will be a visitation held from 6:00P.M. till 8:00P.M. Friday, December 6, 2024 at the Erman Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Pittsburg.

In lieu of flowers and gifts we ask that you who wish to honor Jack Arnwine by going to your local public schools to find a program (Art, Drama Clubs, Sports) and sponsor a student in need, Teachers, lunch accounts. Ask the school how you can help, regardless of the contribution amount.

This will truly help improve local schools in spreading Jack's greatest passion: help improve your public school system for the maximum tangible benefit of our children, teachers, and programs.

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