A Lafayette teacher and coach who died over the weekend in a house fire. The fire broke out Sunday morning and firefighters found John Millican unconscious in a room. His wife and two children made it out safely.

John Millican is remembered not only as a Lafayette teacher and football coach, but as a devoted father, a loving husband, and a man who made a difference in every life he touched.

LaFayette High teacher killed in morning house fire; family severely burned

An autopsy will be performed to determine his exact cause of death.

"He was always a happy person. He was a very devoted husband and father. He loved teaching school and loved coaching ball,” said Mona Barlett, Aunt.

Millican's passion for coaching carried him through an impressive career landing at Lafayette, Ridgeland, an

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