Zachary Brent Malott

1946 - 2024

Zachary Brent Malott obituary, 1946-2024, Ruidoso, NM

Zachary Brent Malott

1946 - 2024

BORN

1946

DIED

2024

Zachary Malott Obituary

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Zachary Brent Malott, 78, beloved Spouse, Grandfather, Father, and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on November 30, 2024. He entered this world on August 15, 1946 in Carlsbad, NM, born to Clarence A Malott and Laura Elizabeth Seymore Malott. 

He is survived by his spouse, Rhonda Malott; granddaughter, Belle Camper; daughter, Melanie Malott; brother, Cary Mark Malott; grandson, Anakin Ward; granddaughter, Kaylin Wall; son, Brent Wall and niece Kerrianne Malott, nephew Mark Malott, nephew James Malott and their children.

Zachary was preceded in death by his parents; and sons, Joshua Shane Malott, and Jeremy Brian Malott.

He was an ordained Baptist minister and a licensed mental health counselor. He loved helping people and he loved his family. He loved writing short stories. He is so loved and missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, March 8th, 2025, at the Ruidoso Downs Baptist Church.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

LaGrone Funeral Chapel of Ruidoso

341 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345

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