FAIRBORN — A former Fairborn City Schools employee has passed away, according to a Facebook post from the school district.
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Roy Thobe passed away at 60 years old on Sunday, Oct. 1, according to his obituary.
He was a math teacher and the varsity football coach in the Fairborn City Schools District.
Thobe was also a high school track coach during his years of teaching through various Hamilton and Dayton area schools, according to his obituary.
The school district extended its sympathies and love to Thobe’s family.
“We extend our sympathy and love to his family,” the school district wrote on social media. “Thank you, Coach Thobe, for helping our young student-athletes learn about work ethic, humility, kindness and strength and fortitude.”
The district will share more information when it becomes available.
In the Facebook post’s comment section, the community shared stories and interactions with Thobe that occurred over the years as many will miss him.
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