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Zachary McKellop Obituary
PIQUA — Zachary Ryan McKellop, age 25, of Piqua, passed away suddenly Monday February 11, 2019 in Kissimmee, FL.
He was born June 14, 1993 in Goldsboro, NC to Richard E. McKellop II, St. Paris, OH and Lynn & Jeremy (Mckenzie)Willis, Albany, OH.
He married Leah R. Michael May 30, 2014 in Covington, OH. She survives.
Also surviving is one son: Liam Grey McKellop, Piqua; father & mother-in-law: Steven & Stephanie Michael, Piqua; maternal grandfather: Harold Mc Kenzie, Stanford, KY; paternal grandmother: Mary Maddy, Millerstown, OH; grandmother: Lois Willis, St. Paris: and many aunts, uncles and cousins. One brother: Michael Allen Willis, Albany, OH; one sister: Dariyn Angelina McKellop, St. Paris. He was preceded in death by: grandparents: Joanna Mckenzie and Marvin Maddy.
Zachary graduated from the Job Corp in Minot, N. Dakota in 2011. He received his degree in Law Enforcement from Edison State Community College, Piqua. He was a wrestler at Graham High School. He loved fishing, skateboarding, music, video games and swimming. He was an outdoor and gun enthusiast and enjoyed hunting with his brother Michael. Zachary was a great mechanic and loved working on cars and helping his friends with their cars.
Zachary proudly served his Country in the U.S. Army as a Specialist in the Infantry from 2015 to 2018.
A Celebration of Zachary's Life will be Monday February 25, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. at Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua with Pastor Eugene Collier officiating followed by full military honors by the Veterans Elite Tribute Squad. Family will receive friends Monday from 5-7 P.M. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Miami County Humane Society 1190 N. Co. Rd. 25A P.O. Box 789 Troy, OH 45373-0789 or the Miami Valley Reptile & Amphibian Society 2600 DeWeese Pkwy, Dayton, Ohio 45414.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.melcher-sowers.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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S W
February 28, 2019
When someone we love fall asleep in death the memories we have of them become our treasure, may those cherished memories of a life well lived and Gods promise at John 6:40 bring you a measure of peace and comfort during this most difficult time. My sincerest condolences to the family.
S W
February 28, 2019
When someone we love fall asleep in death the memories we have of them become our treasure, may those cherished memories of a life well lived and Gods promise at John 6:40 bring you a measure of peace and comfort during this most difficult time. My sincerest condolences to the family.
Martha Lacayo
February 25, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
I am Sorry for your loss, I will be prying for your family.
Tim McKellop
February 19, 2019
My condolences go out to you and your family. I know ya'll are going through some tough times but lean on each other as much as you can.
Tim
Heidi and Scott Manley
February 15, 2019
May God keep Zach in peace and love forever... Thank you, Zachary, for your service to keep our country safe.
Gabrielle
February 15, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to the family. I hope you find comfort in God's promise for the future and his supportive words now.
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