An 18-year-old high school senior in Mesquite, Texas, died in his sleep over the weekend, apparently of natural causes.
Trey Taulton, a wide receiver on the John Horn High School football team, was discovered Sunday morning in his home. His football coach, Mike Overton, tweeted the tragic news later that day:
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of our brother and teammate Trey Taulton. He will be deeply missed.
— Mike Overton (@CoachO_JFL) October 12, 2014
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The football coach told Devin Hasson of Star Local Media that Taulton was out with friends Saturday night but “was not believed to have shown any health-related signs.”
Hasson reports the team has officially dedicated the rest of its season to Taulton. The team’s official Twitter account posted a picture of Taulton’s now dedicated locker:
#JFLStrong #9 #DoItFor9
Players decorate and dedicate locker for the rest of the year in honor of Trey Taulton pic.twitter.com/quUS2r4YYx— Horn Jags Football (@HornJagsRecruit) October 13, 2014
Overton described Taulton as a “good kid” and “great teammate.”
Some of Taulton’s teammates have tweeted their tributes:
https://twitter.com/jstew2k14/status/521416009945989120/photo/1
https://twitter.com/johnwaters_15/status/521377264165203968
A FundMe project was started to raise money for Taulton’s family. The page launched on Sunday and, as of Wednesday, has raised nearly $2000 of its $7000 goal.
Funeral services for Taulton will take place Thursday morning at Sunnyvale Baptist Church.