RENO, Nev. (KRNV & MyNews4.com) - Former McQueen head football coach Ken Dalton passed away Thursday morning after has battle with cancer. Dalton was with his wife Patty and two of his children when he passed.
For more than a year Coach Dalton was battling lung cancer even though he's never smoked a day in his life. Last January he had surgery to removed the top right lobe of his lung. Half way through radiation another tumor popped up this time bigger and terminal.
During his time as head coach, Dalton brought the Lancers to six state championships.
The public memorial for Dalton is set for 1pm at McQueen on Jan. 13.
