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Zachary Adkins Obituary

Zachary Lee Adkins Sr., 25, of Chatham, died Saturday, August 16, 2008. Graveside services 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2008, Adkins Family Cemetery. Arrangements by Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Aug. 19, 2008.

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Emily Adkins

September 1, 2008

Zach was my everything,my whole life.He loved me and our babies more than anything and we loved him more than anything back.I miss him so very much.He still is and will always be my husband and the only man who holds my heart.We will be together as a family again one day,but until then,he is still with me,guiding and protecting me,Zoey & Zj.I'll never let his spirit die he lives on through us forever-I love you Zach,I love you then,now & beyond death.

tammy owen

August 24, 2008

I am praying for all of you during this most difficult time.

Melissa Adams

August 24, 2008

Emily- There are no words or condolences that can help or heal the pain. As the rest of us, I was shocked to hear that Skip is gone. Just a week ago I spoke with him and was waiting to hear back. I am so sorry for your loss and just want you to know that you can call me anytime day or night. Zack was a wonderful person and he loved you and those children dearly.

Emily Fitzgerald

August 22, 2008

Lee, Darlene and Zeb: Zach (we called him Skip) and I were good friends a few years ago and we still saw each other sometimes and talked. I am so shocked to find out about this..I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great friend and husband and father and son. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Emily, Z.J. and Zoey: I can't imagine losing my husband or my daughter growing up without her father. I know it must be painful, and I am so sorry. Just stay strong and know that things will be okay. He is in a better place. God has a plan for you and He will help you through this.

teresa vogel-watson

August 20, 2008

Darlene iam so sorry for your loss. I picture Zack playing with Jessica so many years ago. My how time flies. Iam here for all of yall. Give me a call. I think of you often and you are in my prayers.Remember hes with god now. Stay strong in the lord and he will get you thru this.

Charlotte Craig

August 20, 2008

Darlene, Lee and family,
You are in my prayers, I know you are hurting, but just keep trusting the Lord and he will get you through it.
Love, Charlotte (Bassett)

WENDY DRISKILL

August 19, 2008

Darlene,I am so sorry to hear about the lost of your son Zachary.We know what you all are going thourgh.Because we have lost a son when he was 14 years old his name was Randy.We will keep you all in our prayers.Wendy Johnson Driskill

Tammie Ferrell

August 19, 2008

Lee, Darlene, & Zeb,

I'm so sorry for the loss of Zachary. My heart breaks for you. It has made me so sad to hear about Zack. I know he will be greatly missed. I will be praying for your family and Zachary's wife and children.
I will always remember Zachary as that sweet little boy running around in the yard playing at the cook-outs at your home. Time goes by so fast. Although Zack is with God now, you will always have him in your heart and memories.
Zack will always be Alive in his children. I hope God and time can help heal your broken hearts.

Marsha Ramsey

August 19, 2008

Darlene, Lee and family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
With sympathy,
Scottie and Marsha Ramsey & Kayla

Jason and Tonya Earles

August 19, 2008

To Darlene, Emily, and Childern,

We are very sorry about your loss. Zach was a wonderful person and will be missed.

David Berry

August 19, 2008

To my dear sister Emily,
I can't even begin to express how deeply sorry I am for your loss and cannot imagine the pain you are going through. All I can say is that he is with God now and he will always be with you in spirit. Please know that I will do everything I can for you and the babies.
All my love, David

To Lee, Darlene and Zeb,
I want you all to know how sorry and overwhelmed I am at your terrible loss. Please know that I felt like Zach was my own brother. My prayers are with you.
David Berry

mike berry

August 19, 2008

Lee, Darlene, and Zeb---I wanted to express my heartfelt sorrow for your loss. Zach, so long to you, my brother-in-law, and I will be forever grateful to you for making my little sister so happy. To my kid sister Emily, and my neice and nephew, Zoey and Z.J., I love you dearly and will always be there for you----ALWAYS. Mike Berry

Colleen Hardy

August 19, 2008

Darlene and all family members. My heart goes out to all of you for the lost of your love one. May God comfort you all. I will be praying for all of you.

diane ellis

August 19, 2008

Darlene & family sorry for the loss of your son . If there's anything that i can do or if you need to talk i'm here for you. May God Bless you.

Ravon Bradner

August 19, 2008

Lee, Darlene, and Zeb I am so sorry for you all's lost of a son, a brother, and a best friend. I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am and to look to God in this time of need. I wanted also to tell you that it will get better, just know that Zach now, is pain free and living better than we could even imagine.

Emily, Zoey, and Z.J.
I wanted also to tell you all how very sorry I am for your lost. I could not imagine losing a husband that was as good hearted and as loving as Zach. And Emily I know you might not realize right now but everything is going to be okay. Just know that where Zach left off God is going to pick up. Always keep God first and stay strong for those babies.

I am going to keep all of you guys in my prayers.

Love Always,
Ravon Bradner

Walter Garr Yarboro

August 19, 2008

Zach What happen, The last time I saw you, You look like you where duing good for yourself. The best you have ever done. Ask you to stop by and drink a beer with me and you said no that you had to get home to your kids, that they are your life now. My best wishies to your family, Zach. We will miss you.

Ashley Adkins

August 19, 2008

Darlene, Lee And Zeb I am so sorry. I will keep you in my prayers. I love each one of you as a friend and as a family member. Zach and Zeb was like brothers to me. And Darlene you as a mother. Us kids grow up together. I will always remember the friendship. May god be with you strongly at this time and may he always be there when you need him the most. God bless those beautiful kids of his. And again I am so sorry. With love

Brooke Murphy

August 19, 2008

Coach Oakes, and Frances:

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son in law. May God be with you as you go through a time like this.

Emily:

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. I have heard so many good things about you that I know this must be hard but with God's help, he'll be there for you and your children.

Ross Gibson

August 19, 2008

Emily, ZJ, and Zoey
I am so sorry for your loss. Emily, I will always be here for you, no matter what. Please don't ever hesitate to call me or Jamie. We love ya'll.
Love,
Ross

Marcia Bradner

August 19, 2008

Darlene, Lee, Zeb, Emily and babies. I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child and I hope I never do, but I know it has got to be the most painful thing you have ever experienced. My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you. I thought the world of Zach and will truly miss him even though I did not see him very much any more. May God bless you and ease your pain.

Kathy Eanes Hodges

August 19, 2008

Darlene & Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to you. Let God see you through this difficult time.

Mike and Elaine Moore

August 19, 2008

God bless you all. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

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