of Jonesboro, AR
March 30, 1996 - January 4, 2014
Zachary Edward Williams, 17, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, January 4, 2014 at his home.
Born in Newport, Arkansas on March 30, 1996, he was the son of Vince Williams and Tina Stigall. He attended Cave City High School and was a senior at Nettleton High School in Jonesboro where he was a straight ''A'' student. He was a kind-hearted person who enjoyed fishing, rap music, and new country music. He played football both at Cave City and Nettleton. He worked at the Dairy Queen in Jonesboro.
Survivors include his father, Vince Williams and his wife, Jane of Jonesboro; his mother, Tina Stigall and her husband, Joshua of Cave City; a brother, Joshua Williams of Jonesboro; a half-sister, Madison Wagster of Cave City; four step-sisters: Christin Grooms and Sue Ellen Simpson both of Paragould, Madison Stigall and Bailey Stigall both of Cave City; paternal grandparents: Tommy and Mary Williams of Jonesboro; maternal grandparents: Charles St. John of Cave City and Elaine Townsley of Searcy; maternal great-grandparents: Raymond St. John of Cave City and Geneive Wheeler of Searcy; and several cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents: T.W. and Wanda Williams, James and Mary Bourland, Arno Wheeler, and Dorothy St. John.
Pallbearers will be Brett Dodds, Bladen Croslin, Matt Brown, Devin Burns, Dalton Creekmore, Travis Markum, Toby Williams, and Cody Davis. Honorary pallbearers will be Austin Burns, Chad Davis and Josh Williams.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Cave City with Rev. John Miles officiating. Burial will follow at Maxville Cemetery in Cave City under the direction of Roller-Crouch-McGee Funeral Home of Cave City.
Visitation will be from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the church.
Memorials may be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 120 Wall Street, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10005.
Zach used to be in a high school vocational class with me, Computer Engineering at Jonesboro High. I have always thought of him to be a fine, intelligent young man. He was nice and supportive of me whenever I was going through a tough time, but he wouldn't speak about anything to me. Zach always listened to understand, but not to reply. We didn't talk outside of school, but I felt like we were good friends. Whenever we received a test, we would always give each other frightened looks. Sometimes we would buddy up on test advice and he would mostly be the most help to me whenever we had the end of the semester finals and also while building a computer. The class misses him and I just hope the family is holding well. The reason why I came type something is because a little girl at Nettleton just recently committed suicide and she was in band so our band director at Westside informed us. I, also, have my roundabouts on contemplating suicide, but I think of my passions and every detail of my life that I would miss and then I would back out. I wish that I could've had the chance to help him, but he chose that he didn't belong and that is perfectly fine. I don't believe much into Heaven or Hell, but I am sure his soul is finally at peace.
So very heartbroken to hear about Zach. i havent been able to see him in a long time but never forgot him. i keep hearing his little voice yelling "a hooter a hooter"(scooter). Love and prayers to all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tina and family,
I am so very sorry. Just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff, Theresa and Whitney
I am sorry for y'all's lost. I didn't know Zach well but I did consider him a friend. Me and him were lab partners in Chemistry together and he would always help me out when i didn't understand something. I didn't talk much to him this school year and I regret that. Whenever i saw him in the hallway he had a smile on his face. Now when i am in the hallway it feels like a totally different place because i don't seem him there anymore.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so sorry for your loss/ praying for all family and friends. No words can say the right thing at this time.
May God give you the strength to endure at this time. You are all in our prayers. God Bless
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My boy Captain. Gonna miss you man. I remember when we played against Forrest city my sophomore year and i couldn't play because I hurt my ankle and we always watched YouTube videos and laughed until Aaron yelled and said shut up. I'll miss working with ya at qudoba. Haha i remember when you had that white f-150 and the trailer hitch put a hole in that girls bumper! Gonna miss seeing ya around man!
I am so very sorry for you loss, my heart breaks for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Elaine,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Julie Trucks
Words are not sufficient to express how deeply saddened I am by the loss of Zach. He was in my 10th grade English class. His smile and wonderful kindness brightened my day. After his time in my class, I continued to speak to him in the hallways. He had such a gentle nature and good heart. Please accept my heartfelt prayers for strength for your family. I am so sorry. With deepest respect,
Dinah McClurg
I am so sorry for the pain you all are in. And its hard to take itall in but in time God will heal yoour pain but you and I know life will never be the same.Tonya
I am so sorry for the loss of your precious boy. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
All sympathy for your loss.
My sweet baby Zachary, oh how my heart hurts for you, it hurts knowing that you were that sad inside that you couldnt break free. You are free now and in time i will be able to see that. I missed you yesterday, i miss you today and i will miss you forever. I just want you to know that you are loved by many and are truly missed. Your Mom misses you miserably, but i will be with her until she tells me to leave, i love you zachary edward and always will.
Please know how sorry that I am for your loss. When Zach first came to Nettleton, I had him in Biology. He was such a nice young man, so polite and helpful. I was so saddened by this news, I have been praying for your family.
Sincerely,
Sherry Bennett
I am so sorry for your loss. You are and will be in my prayers and thoughts.
In deepest sympathy to the Williams Family, my prayers are with you.
My heart pains for the loss of Zac. May God's Grace surround the whole Williams family.
Tom and Jerry Barker and the B-57 Bummers Association BLMF
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Zach. My prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
So sorry for your loss.....love you and may God wrap his arms around you during this difficult time. Praying for you and your family
Praying for comfort.
John and I are so very sorry for your loss. We cannot imagine the grief you now bear. It is our wish and prayer that the Lord of all comfort, give you the peace you need. I will continue to uphold all of you in my prayers.
Marilyn Rice Piepho
Zack was a great friend and he will be missed terribly. We had many good times together. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during your time of loss.
Sincerely,
Ryne
We were saddened to hear of Zach's death. He was always such a sweet child. we have missed you-all for quite a while but never forgot any of you. Our love and prayers go out to each of you. We won't forget Zach and his sweetness.
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. No words can explain the pain I know your family must be feeling. My prayers, thoughts, and deepest sincerity goes out to all of the family.
My prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss. I know your hearts are broken.
My prayers are with your family.
So sorry for your loss. If there's something I can do please let me know.