Friends and family have paid tribute to John Hurst, son of Exeter City star Stan Hurst, who died suddenly after watching City's last home game of the season against Scunthorpe United.
John, 69, was born in Exeter and grew up in Crediton, where he attended Queen Elizabeth Grammar School.
His father, Stan, made 123 appearances for the Grecians, scoring 35 goals between 1932 and 1936 and leading the scoring in 1933-34. He netted the winning goal in the inaugural Division III South Cup in 1934 against Torquay United which City won 1-0.
John, who taught in Swindon until his retirement in 2000, regularly travelled to St James' Park with his son, Chris. He had a heart attack shortly after returning to his car and was taken to the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital where he died later that evening.
John studied English and History at Lampeter University where he met his future wife Daph. They married in 1970 and had three children: Kathy, now 37, Suzy, 34, and Chris, 31. Daph died in 2010 and after his retirement worked with his son building houses.
His children said: "Alongside our mum, Dad created a warm and loving home filled with creative energy, humour, stories and Springsteen. He passed on his passion for sport to all three of us.
"He was committed to the importance of education, to the beauty of the English language, and to his family. We loved him very much and will carry him with us forever."
He was also grandfather to Dylan, 6, Carys, 5, and Seren, 1. His fourth grandchild, Summer, was born on 1 May.
One of John's great passions was football. He played for Exeter City Reserves, Crediton Utd and represented the University of Wales. He also helped to set up the Swindon Town Football Club Youth Academy.
Long-time colleague Jim Goodard said: "I worked with John from 1984 and without doubt he was the best teacher I ever knew."
John's family would like to thank bystanders and the owner of the Neptune Fish and Chip Shop on Heavitree Road who showed exceptional kindness as paramedics attended the scene.
