Patrick Posey

Patrick Joe Posey lost his courageous battle with grade 4 glioblastoma (a form of brain cancer) surrounded by family on April 4, 2018 at his home in Woodway, Texas. Visitation will be Friday, April 6, from 5-7 p.m. at Grace Garden Funeral Home, 8220 Woodway Drive, in Waco. Services for Patrick will be at 1 p.m Saturday, April 7, at First Baptist Church Woodway, 101 Ritchie Road.

Patrick was born December 5, 1965 in San Antonio, Texas to Dr. Delma Powell and Patsy Ruth Fitts Posey.

Patrick graduated in 1984 from Temple High School, where he played on the inaugural soccer team under Coach Johnny Gonzales. In 1988, he received his Bachelors of Art degrees in Finance and Accounting from Texas A&M University. After graduating from Texas A&M, he received his Masters of Sports Administration degree from Baylor University in 1994.

On July 9, 1994, he married Susan Frierson in Dallas, Texas and they have three daughters Ashley, Emily and Anna with whom they have devoted their lives to.

Patrick was the operations manager for the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in Waco from 1994 to 1998. He then taught Biology and coached soccer at Waco High School. For the past 16 years, Patrick served as the assistant coach and then head coach for the Midway ISD Boys soccer team. In addition to coaching, he taught Biology at Midway High School. Coaching his players and teaching his students was a joy and a passion for Patrick. He had a positive impact on many young lives.

Patrick’s love for coaching was evident as he also coached his daughters in the community soccer league. He was devoted to his wife, daughters, church, and his entire family. He was a sports enthusiast, and especially enjoyed bicycling. He competed competitively in bicycling, and while in college, rode with several good friends from Temple to Port Aransas. He was an avid Texas A&M football fan as well.

Patrick was preceded in death by his grandparents Roy and Florence Fitts and Delma and Lois Posey, and his father Dr. Delma Posey. He is survived by his wife of 24 years Susan, and daughters Ashley, Emily and Anna of Woodway. He is also survived by his mother Patsy Posey of Temple; brother Daniel Posey and wife Maria, of Temple; and Julie Hall of Temple.

He also leaves behind mother and father in law Don and Kay Frierson of Cedar Hill; Jane and Steve Cupples of Arlington; and Julie and David Chrisman of Belton. He is survived by his nieces and nephews Kayla, Kyle and Courtney Cupples of Arlington; Katelyn, Cole and Chase Chrisman of Belton; Andrew Posey of Temple; Molly and Mason Cooke of Temple; and Marshall Hall of Temple.

Memorial donations may be made to the Posey Girls Education Fund.

Celebration of Life

Saturday April 7, 2018 , 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM at First Baptist Church Woodway

Visitation

Friday April 6, 2018 , 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Grace Gardens Funeral Home Chapel