Former Baylor assistant coach Mark Lumley has passed away after a battle with cancer.
Lumley died in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to a Facebook post from his wife. He was 65 years old.
The most recent battle with cancer was Lumley’s fourth. He initially had cancer in 2007, ultimately having his prostate removed at that time. He went through chemotherapy treatments in 2015 due to cancer in his lymph nodes, and later battled colorectal cancer in 2018. In March of this year, Lumley found out that cancer had spread to his vertebrae.
Lumley was a part of Glenn Moore’s coaching staff for twenty years at Baylor, helping lead the Bears to four trips to the Women’s College World Series and thirteen NCAA regionals. He spent two years as Moore’s assistant coach at LSU prior to following him to Baylor.
He is survived by a wife, Stacey, and three stepsons.
Throughout the day on Sunday, a number of coaches and other dignitaries shared personal tributes to Lumley.
RIP coach Lum, whether I was playing for you or coaching against you your kindness to me and my family will never be forgotten.
— Kristie Fox (@kfox29) December 27, 2020
So sorry to hear of the loss of Coach Lumley. Fantastic coach and an even a better person. Thoughts and prayers to the entire Baylor family. 💛💚
— Larissa Anderson (@CoachLarissaA) December 27, 2020
What a beautiful man. I admired and loved Coach Lum! Rest in Peace Coach!
— Carol Hutchins (@UMCoachHutch) December 27, 2020
A kind hearted GENTLE-man. A class act in every way. You will be greatly missed. 💔
— Rhonda Revelle (@RhondaRevelle) December 27, 2020
RIP Coach Lumley! What a great man. Touched so many throughout his coaching career!
— Leigh (Ross) Dakich (@CoachLLRD) December 27, 2020
Coach Lum always did the right thing for the right reason. He is is good hands. So sorry for Baylor’s loss.
— Fran Troyan (@frantroyan) December 27, 2020
RIP Mark…such a great human being & always handled things with dignity and respect. You will be greatly missed. https://t.co/XC1dleRbrD
— Connie Clark (@CoachcClark) December 27, 2020
I will never forget how he chatted with me when I was just getting into college coaching and was so open and welcoming. You will be so missed by so many. The game lost a good one today. https://t.co/tzNGhePAMu
— Beth Krysiak (@CoachKrysiak) December 27, 2020
My heart is absolutely broken. There’s no man like you. I love you forever, Coach Lum. https://t.co/ckAhIS5dTi pic.twitter.com/GgNnP9RZzF
— Gia Rodoni (@GiaRodoni) December 27, 2020
😥🙏🏾😇🙌🏽 Heaven gained an angel this morning. #RIPCoachLum https://t.co/VznNw4WIJ1
— Trena Peel-Prater (@TrenaPrater) December 27, 2020
Saddened to Hear about the Passing of Coach Lum…He was Always so Kind and Nice to those around Him!! I know that He will be Missed by the Baylor Family, and the Entire Softball Community!! RIP Coach!!❤️🙏 https://t.co/gHBaNGgAxk
— Clarisa Crowell (@coach_crowell) December 27, 2020
He taught me lessons as a coach, led me spiritually as he walked in a manner worthy of the Gospel, and gifted me endless laughs with his stories. All of it will be missed, but I’m also rejoicing knowing that Lum is with Jesus 💚 https://t.co/E6x1UFhL0r
— Dani Price (@dprice377) December 27, 2020
https://twitter.com/MitchThompson25/status/1343226289726095360
He was heaven sent, one of God’s great angels on earth. He will be missed. Rest In Peace – you are home https://t.co/g6gvxaejqV
— Trisha Ford (@Trisha_Ford) December 27, 2020
One of the kindest souls you’d ever meet! When I got into coaching, he helped me out in so many ways. The softball world lost a great one. https://t.co/p07CleZtnK
— Cat Osterman OLY (@catosterman) December 27, 2020
I have the utmost respect for Lum. He gave his heart and soul to Baylor Softball. The Softball World lost a great man. rip @BaylorSoftball @NFCAorg @NCAAsoftball https://t.co/366zKr4SO8
— Jo Evans (@Coach_Jo_Evans) December 27, 2020
Deeply saddened by this news this morning. I have known and have interacted with Lum for 25 years. He was always kind, friendly, humble, willing to help someone in the sport and a class act to compete against. My condolences to his family, friends and @BaylorSoftball 💚💛 https://t.co/Jt0imgEeXU
— Jamie Pinkerton (@CoachPinkerton) December 27, 2020
RIP @CoachMarkLumley! A great human and jokester. Always brought a smile where he was. Thank you for your friendship over the years. You will be missed! https://t.co/w9pGE0GEZK
— Chris Malveaux (@CoachMalveaux) December 27, 2020
Softball community lost a great man today. Rest In Peace, Coach. https://t.co/Ucev2t82LH
— Mark Cumpian (@Coach_Cump) December 27, 2020
One of the best human beings Ralph and I have ever known. Mark will be missed by many.
— Karen Weekly (@KarenWeekly) December 27, 2020
Our thoughts are with Coach Mark Lumley’s loved ones and the @BaylorSoftball family ❤️️ https://t.co/j7aBDpiBtq pic.twitter.com/EXgKKsULcs
— Oklahoma Softball (@OU_Softball) December 28, 2020
