Home / Sports / Coach Ryan Blassingame Dies Suddenly at 44
Coach Ryan Blassingame Dies Suddenly at 44
15 Jul
Summary
- Ryan Blassingame, a coach and father, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 12.
- He was a supportive figure in the Tolleson High School community for five years.
- A GoFundMe has been established to help with funeral expenses.
Ryan Blassingame, who served as a basketball coach at Tolleson High School, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 12. He was 44 years old. Blassingame was a significant presence in the Tolleson community for the past five years, offering support to the football program and stepping in to coach the boys' basketball team in 2024 when a replacement was needed.
His family was deeply involved in Tolleson's athletics. His wife, Bev, managed the football booster club for two years and assisted with coaching basketball. His son, Rico, was a standout wide receiver for the Tolleson football team and is a four-star recruit. The Blassingames relocated from Seattle to the West Valley in July 2022.
Another son, Tre, plays basketball at William & Mary, and a daughter, Tooda, attends middle school. Blassingame was also expected to help coach basketball at Buckeye Verrado. Friends described him as an easy-going individual with a significant positive impact, always wanting the best for his children and others. A GoFundMe page has been initiated to raise funds for his funeral expenses, with over $24,000 raised as of July 14.
