10-year-old boy dies in jet ski accident
UNION CITY, Tenn. (KBSI) – The Union City Schools family mourns the death of a 10-year-old Union City student who died in a jet ski accident on Tuesday.
The Union City Schools family is mourning the tragic loss of 10-year-old student Jack Gear, who passed away Tuesday at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital following a tragic jet ski accident.
“Our hearts are heavy, and our collective thoughts, prayers, and love are extended to Jack’s family,” UC Director of Schools Wes Kennedy said. “We will provide whatever emotional support is needed to the family and his classmates.”
Jack attended Union City Elementary School through the fourth grade, which he completed during the 2023-24 school year. He was enrolled at UC Middle School for the upcoming year.
“He was such a bright kid who’ll be dearly missed,” said Union City Elementary School Principal Allison Palmer.
Two of Jack’s siblings are also students in the Union City School System.
Funeral services will be Friday, July 19 at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home. Brother Ron Gray will officiate. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until the hour of the funeral service.
