Parents of Waldron High School students have been informed that Spanish teacher and esports coach Nathan Blunt passed away unexpectedly Wednesday.
Blunt was in his ninth year teaching at Waldron High School in southeastern Shelby County.

School staff directory photo of Nathan Blunt
The school staff and students were informed Thursday morning. Extra counselors were on site for both students and staff if needed.
“Please keep Nathan’s family in your thoughts and prayers during their time of grief. Our WHS family is very close and it’s during times like these we need to rely on each other for support,” said Waldron High School Principal Mark Shadiow in a letter sent to the parents of Waldron students.
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