John Mark Stallings, the son of Aggie Gene Stallings passed away Saturday morning. John Mark was born with down syndrome and suffered from health problems related to a congenital heart defect. He was 46 years old.

Coach Stallings and John Mark were known for the book "Another Season" which talked about the challenges of raising a child with down syndrome.

The University of Alabama football equipment room was formally dedicated as the "John Mark Stallings Equipment Room" on December 8, 2005. Gene Stalling was the Head Coach at Alabama from 1990 - 1996.

Funeral arrangements for John Mark Stallings are pending.