CULLOWHEE, N.C. — John Peacock, offensive line coach at Western Carolina University, died at his home on Wednesday, the school announced.
Peacock passed away from COVID-19 complications, his fiancee Erika Alexander confirmed in a Facebook post.
Peacock and Alexander had planned to wed in February 2022, according to the university.
Peacock first joined the Catamounts this spring under new Head Coach Kerwin Bell.
"Known by his colleagues and student-athletes as a selfless hard worker who was always upbeat and constantly humming or singing, Coach Peacock will be sorely missed," the university wrote.
WCU announced a moment of silence would be held for Peacock during the team's first football game at E.J. Whitmire Stadium on September 4.