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Portrait of Zachary David Thomas
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Zachary David Thomas

August 12, 2006 – October 12, 2023
Lived 17 years
Griggsville Cemetery · Griggsville, IL
“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.”
Life story

Zack was raised in Griggsville and was a senior at the Griggsville-Perry High School, where he was on the honor roll. Zack was a member of both the baseball and basketball teams. He was past member of the FFA, the Crossroads youth basketball league, and played baseball in the Little League. Zack was currently working at McDonalds in Pittsfield. He enjoyed following the NBA, NFL, and WWE on TV. He also loved cars, especially certain Hot Rods and playing video games with his buddies. His favorite holiday was Christmas, having an appreciation for the true spirit of Christmas.

Zack could always be seen wearing a hoodie and would proudly wear pink for all with cancer, once dying his hair pink in honor of his grandmother. Zack was highly respected and loved by all who knew him. He had a huge smile that lit up the room, big personality, and an infectious laugh. He had a heart of gold and loved his family, friends and his special girl Mia. Zack will be missed by all who knew him, but definitely showed us how to be kind and love everyone.

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2006
Born August 12
2007
Zachary was 1 when the first iPhone went on sale
2009
Zachary was 3 when Michael Jackson died
2013
Zachary was 7 when Netflix released "House of Cards" all at once
2014
Zachary was 8 when the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral
2015
Zachary was 9 when "Hamilton" opened on Broadway
2016
Zachary was 10 when the Cubs won their first World Series since 1908
2023
Passed away October 12, age 17
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Dear Zackie, we all wish you were here to talk to us, hug us and make us laugh. While we couldn’t be more proud of the man you became we all miss you so so much. We all miss the way you put the fun in any type of situation and was there to remind us not to be so serious about stuff. Until we meet again we will all keep rocking your colors and honoring you well.

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