Crossville, Tennessee
ZINGHEIM, Francis Scott (Scotty)Age 48. Scotty died on March 31, 2011 due to suicide. He suffered from Paranoid Schizophrenia with the onset of symptoms in his early 20s. Even while battling chronic mental illness, Scott found pleasure through Chess. He won the Illinois Junior Chess Championship...
Read MoreI first met Scott when we both started at George Williams College, Downers Grove, IL (I was a Junior-transfer and he was a Freshman). He had a bright smile that lit up a room. I had lost touch with him after I graduated and was sorry to hear about his death later. He will be remembered.
John B Ptacek Jr
January 01, 2021 | Hickory Hills, IL | Classmate
Sorry Scotty, Idid not relize how sick you really were or I would have stayed in touch more often. But after spending time with you playing chess and talking about spiritural things, I know you made peace with God and you are now in the right place. (Knoxville, TN)
April 30, 2011
Dear Frank and Ann, I am so sorry for your loss. I took the Journey of Hope training class with you both in Nashville a number of years ago. When the first article ran in the News Sentinel where a body had been found I hoped it was not your son. But I immediately thought of you both. I am so sorry that our state has failed your family, Rhonda Luebke (Knoxville, TN)
April 19, 2011
Our Son also committed suicide from this same illness a year ago. We are so sorry for your loss.IF we can help during this time of sorrow ,pleas call. Wanda Hepburn
Wanda Hepburn
April 15, 2011 | Crossville, TN
To Scotty's family --
You have lost an admirable, intelligent, and accomplished young man in this terrible tragedy. Your efforts in his behalf have been extensive. Please know that others will reap the benefit of the seeds you have planted and will go on to continue your good deeds. You are in my prayers for sympathy and new meaning as you go on with your life and help others to continue your efforts. In Jesus's love, Linda, Knoxville, Tn.
Linda
April 15, 2011 | Knoxville, TN
As long-time mental health advocates, it must compound your grief, knowing that there were resources like PACT but no way for Scotty to avail himself of that service. I have a new commitment for advocacy because you shared your story. My deepest sympathy to both you and Ann. Scotty sounds like an amazing person whom I would have liked to have known. I pray he is at peace now.
April 14, 2011 | Knoxville, TN
Please accept my profound sympathy for your family as you grieve the loss of your son. Because of your outspoken advocacy, his life continues to be honored and valued, even by people who will never know him, because you tell his story.
April 14, 2011 | Knoxville, TN
My sincere condolences and sympathy in this tragic loss for your family. More needs to be done to help those who need help. Hopefully this will bring awareness to many.
T Givens
April 13, 2011 | Crossville, TN
My heart grieves with you. Thank you for sharing your tragedy in an attempt to keep others from experiencing the same.
April 13, 2011 | Nashville, TN