Donald W. Zacharias

Dr. Zacharias was a friend and colleague of my father Dr. F. D. Williams (Sr.) at UT Austin 1969. As newcomers to Austin TX, Mrs. Zacharias helped us get settled, we didn't have a car yet (my father was still using it while finishing up a summer job at UW Madison WI - until he moved to Austin late 1969 to start work at the U. Texas Speech Communications Center. They are a great family - I actually baby sat a couple of times for them - when they got stuck for a sitter. He, Bob Jeffries, R. Byrnes, and a few others were a great team at UT. Greetings from San Mateo, CA! Dr. Byrnes went with my Dad to USC (Annenberg School of Communications) in 1973. I'm a little late to the party on this page - I was looking around for former co-workers of my (late) Father. Dr. Zacharias has a great sense of humor, as did his wife Tommie - they were especially gracious to us "kids" back in the day.. God Bless them.
They are still amazing!
F. Williams Jr.

Sorry IAm so late in this response. As a high school classmate of Don, I was unaware of his passing and wish to express my regrets to his family.

May God's grace and mercy sustain you during this time of grief.

May the God of all comfort sustain you during this difficult time. 1 Cor. 1:3&4

Keeping you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that God will soon put an end to our tears and sorrow.

Ms. Tommie, I am truly sorry for the loss of such a great man. I have always admired both of you. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

May the family be comfort at this time of the lost of your love one in death and be strengthened at 2nd cor 1: verse 4...

My sincere condolences to each of you. SHS '53' classmate CM Nichols Moon

Truly a Man amoung men. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
J. C. Redd's Family, Richard, Connie and Ellen

Offering my deepest condolences during this difficult time, I'm so very sorry for your loss, death is something we are never prepared for, but please find comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be no more.

Praying for the family during this difficult time. Dr. Zacharias was one of the most sincere, honorable and admirable men I knew. He will be truly missed!

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

My sincere condolence for the loss of Donald your dear loved one. May your fond memories of him bring back good thoughts. Peace and love to your family and friends, and to the spirit that you show. [email protected]

Offering my deepest condolences during this time of sorrow. May this family enjoy memories of Dr. Zacharias and get comfort from God'word the Bible. Barb (NO)

I have MS too. I am terribly sorry to hear his case was so progressive. My thoughts and prayers are with this family. I will donate what I can to the MS Society in his name this year.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends during this difficult time. Please find peace and comfort in Isaiah 65:17,21-24.

I'm sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family. My God comfort you in your time of grief.

Dr. Zacharias taught my public speaking class during my first semester at State. It was through his encouragement and guidance that I decided to major in communication and pursue a career in public relations and broadcasting.

I will forever be grateful to him for his words of encouragement and support. He was such a gentleman.

May the love of Christ comfort the Zacharias family and all those who were touched by Dr. Zacharias's commitment and generosity at State.

I spoke with Dr. Zacharias several times, when he visited our Rotary Club in Senatobia. He was one of the most gentle-hearted but firmly committed men I have met. He truly cared about the students at MSU. Men with his character are priceless. May the Lord bless and comfort his family and friends.