Community mourns the sudden death of beloved middle school principal

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA/Gray News) - An Alabama community is mourning the loss of a longtime educator.

Lowndes County Public Schools announced the death of Lowndes Middle School Principal Christopher Chambers on Friday.

Officials called his death sudden and shared their condolences with his family and students.

“It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the sudden passing of Principal Christopher Chambers,” school leaders shared. “He served our students and school community with dedication and professionalism. We extend our sincere condolences to all who knew him.”

State Representative Phillip Ensler said he also had the honor of working with Chambers.

“I join my former colleagues and students from Lee High School in Montgomery who are devastated by the news of Chris Chambers’ passing,” Ensler said in a statement. “I had the privilege of working with him. My heart goes out to his family and all who are hurting.

A cause of death was not immediately released.