Visitation Saturday at White Knoll for Former Assistant, B-C Softball Coach Richard Lundy

THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE
thomas@lexingtonchronicle.com
Posted 1/12/22

Richard Lundy was more than just an assistant the past nine years to White Knoll softball coach April Farr. The former four-time state champion softball coach at Brookland-Cayce High School died this …

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Visitation Saturday at White Knoll for Former Assistant, B-C Softball Coach Richard Lundy

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Richard Lundy was more than just an assistant the past nine years to White Knoll softball coach April Farr.

The former four-time state champion softball coach at Brookland-Cayce High School died this past Saturday.

"He was my second dad," she said. "Not many know but he actually was my father-in-law so this cut so deep with his loss.

"I just lost my father two years ago and my mom this past November and now another piece of my heart was taken with the loss of Coach. He was my role model and my inspiration as a player and a coach."

Farr played for Lundy during his 22 seasons with the Lady Bearcats and later served as an assistant. In Lundy's first season, he led Brookland-Cayce to the Lower State and state title in Class 4A.

It was the first of seven Lower State and state title appearances as a head coach for Lundy. The remaining state titles were won in Class 3A in 1998, 2000 and 2002 and won 549 games to rank among the all-time leaders in S.C. High School League history.

In 2013, Lundy reunited with Farr at White Knoll High School. He was a vital part of the 2018 Lady Timberwolves' coaching staff that won the Class 5A title.

"The way he showed so much compassion and love for each and every player and invested into every player is what help make my 2018 state championship team successful," he said. "His experience he brought to the table is what I would lean on. He instilled in me to work hard, never give up, to fight through adversity, and to love each other.

"And that is what he also help teach our girls at White Knoll. That is what made him a successful coach. His pure love for each and every young lady that played for him. He wanted them to be successful, well rounded young ladies to go out in the world and share the love."

Social media throughout the weekend was filled with words of praise for Lundy from current and former players and fellow coaches.

"Thanks Coach Lundy & Family," tweeted B-C_Bearcats Bball. "Bearcats celebrate the life of a wonderful Coach, Teacher, & Mentor! We Thank You!" "Heart is broken… we’re playing for you coach Lundy!," White Knoll pitcher Marlena Perez tweeted. "Front row seats in heaven watching down on us!"

"I still cant believe it," former White Knoll catcher Lexi Winters tweeted. "Granddad and Coach Lundy will be watching us this season from Heaven."

"Coach Lundy was the best," said Gray Collegiate boys soccer coach Kevin Heise, who previously coached at Brookland-Cayce. "A tremendous coach, teacher, and mentor. A true good man. I was privileged to work with him and call him a friend. Godspeed!"

"I absolutely revered Coach Lundy," Lexington baseball coach Brian Hucks tweeted. "It is impossible to measure the impact he has had on so many young people. Rest In Peace coach!"

A drive thru visitation is planned in the White Knoll High School parking lot Saturday from 1-4 p.m. Visitors are asked to stay in their car to maintain distancing and dress as if attending a softball game.

"It’s not hard to see the legacy he has left us," Farr said. "All you have to do is read all the Facebook and twitter post from hundreds of lives he has touched. He will forever live on inside of each and every one of us. Another angel has gained his wings and he will truly be an 'Angel in the outfield' watching over all of us."

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