Former Florida and Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Tim Tebow announced that his father, Bob Tebow, passed away on Thursday night following a decade-long bout with Parkinson's disease at the age of 78.
"Heaven ushered in a hero of the faith last night as my dad was welcomed home!" Tebow announced on social media. "Many will say sorry for your loss, but the truth is he's not lost, we know exactly where he is. He's home. Forever!"
"Amen Tim!" -Luke McCown
"Holding you and your family close in my thoughts" -Brandon Spikes
"Love to you and the whole family!" -Scott Hanson
"Praying for you all," -Laura Rutledge
"What a special man." -Kaylee Hartung
"Love and hope time brings you more comfort." -Carlos Dunlap
"Love this man and love you. Sending prayers your way." -David Nelson
This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq as Tim Tebow Family Loss Draws Response Across College Football.
