Fighting Tiger Football coach Chris Pardue has the sporting world in mourning over his tragic death.
The veteran football coach has tragically died from skin cancer, heading into the 2025 season.
Pardue, a veteran high school football coach in Kentucky, tragically passed away last week. The veteran coach was the offensive coordinator at Boyle County from 1992 to 2007.
He would then go on to serve as the head coach from 2005 to 2007. Pardue went 22-15 as the school’s head coach.
The 67-year-old was also the offensive coordinator at Campbellsville University from 2008-2011, later helping to lead the school to an NCCAA Victory Bowl Championship appearance in 2010.
Chris Pardue helped lead the Tigers to break 14 single-season and seven single-game offensive team records. Three out of his four seasons ranked among the top five in Campbellsville’s program history for most yards in offense.
Boyle County Football extends our deepest condolences to the Pardue family.
Coach Chris Pardue was a remarkable man and an exceptional leader of young men. He served Boyle County both as an assistant and as a head coach, playing a vital role in the success of our program. During… pic.twitter.com/aeoOTJp2yW
— Boyle County Rebels Football (@BCRebelFootball) August 6, 2025
“Boyle County has lost a true legend—one whose impact will never be forgotten. His memory lives on in the countless players he coached and mentored over the years,” Boyle County Football wrote.
Pardue’s death has left a hole in the hearts of many people.
“RIP Coach! My this are with his family, friends and Rebel Alumni!” one comment on Facebook read.
“Prayers for the friends and family. You will be deeply missed, Coach. Your influence on countless young lives has been profound,” a second comment stated.
“Prayers and strength for the family,” a third person commented to Chris Pardue’s loved ones.
“Prayers for the family and friends,” one final comment added.
Chris Pardue coached Mercer County from 2012-2014, finishing with a 16-18 record in three seasons.
Following those three years, he returned to Boyle County for the second time in 2016. This is where he had great success.
The Rebels went 48-8 during that four-year stretch and would win the state title in 2017.
This title would be the sixth in Pardue’s career.
