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Zachary Rittenberry Obituary
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Decatur
Funeral for Zachary Lyn Rittenberry, age 22, of Decatur will be Sunday, July 29, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Shelton Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Carl Maynard officiating. The family will receive friends today from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Chalybeate Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
Zachary died Thursday, July 26, 2012, in Decatur. He was born April 18, 1990, in Decatur to John Lin Rittenberry and Sabrina Renee Thomas Key. He was a graduate of Austin High School.
He is survived by one son, Tykin Rittenberry of Decatur; father, John Lin Rittenberry (Kay) of Decatur; mother, Sabrina Renee Thomas Key (Ray) of Decatur; brother, John Eric Rittenberry (Elizabeth) of Tampa, Fla.; stepbrother, Tyler Key of Birmingham; stepsister, Julia Bayne of Decatur; grandfather, John Rittenberry (Sharon) of Hillsboro; grandparents, Wayne and Marjorie Thomas of Decatur; and great-grandmother, Lois Miller of Decatur.
Pallbearers will be Jeremy Hopper, Cody Godsey, Brett Rittenberry, Tyler Key, Eric Rittenberry, Jon-Mark Nelson and Nick Cooper.
Guestbook available at www.sheltonfuneralhome.net
This obituary was originally published in the Decatur Daily.
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Barry Ward
August 18, 2012
John, Pam and I are so sorry to here about Zach. Tyler told us about it 2 days ago. We were shocked to here about his passing. You and Sabrina have our deepest sympathy and prayers. We really enjoyed the boys coming over to play basketball, we had some great games and time together. I miss those days. I wish we could have been there to say goodbye. Tyler and Ashley also sends their condolences to your family.
Our Deepest regards,
Barry and Pam
April Clark-Wheeler
July 30, 2012
To the whole family; my deepest sympathy and condolences goes out to each and every one !
Sheri and david Seibert
July 29, 2012
Zac, i hope you know that david and i loved you just like you were i son thru the good and bad times. thank you for being you and giving us that amazing grandson. we love and will miss you. rest in peace. you are now in a better place. love you
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Mallory Nelson Campbell
July 28, 2012
I wish this was all a dream but I believe your in a much better place. A place where there is no more pain or sorrow. I miss you so much and will never forget you. I will always keep your memory alive. You were not only my cousin but a brother. I am so thankful I got to spend one last trip with you and Eric for his wedding. You always knew how to make me laugh. You were a great father and that was one of your biggest accomplishments, was how much you loved Tykin. I love you Zac.
Donnie Mauffray
July 28, 2012
To the whole Rittenberry family. You have my deepest sympathy. I can't imagine the pain you must feel. God Bless.
July 28, 2012
Bethann you and Zach had a very special connection..I loved both of you as one of my own. My heart hurts for you and Tykin, I love you dearly. Aunt Lisa
Briana Duke
July 28, 2012
Zac was a wonderful man. He was a great father and friend. If you were down and out, he always knew how to make you smile. He is one that will never be forgotten. Praying for the family and close friends of Zac. May God bring peace like only He can. Love you guys.
The Coles
July 28, 2012
John we are very sorry. We are here if you need us. We love you!
Tony & Lisa Lovett
July 28, 2012
John we are so sorry for your lose. if there is anything we can do just let us know. You and the family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Bethann Rittenberry
July 28, 2012
I will never forget the amazing times we had together. I loved you very much and tykin will always have you watching over him. Rest in peace zac. Love you.
Carol Collier
July 28, 2012
John and Family, my prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow.
Mike Walker
July 28, 2012
John,you've always been my buddy,im praying for you.im so sorry for your loss. If you need me for anything,call me,256-353-8838.
Janet Parks
July 28, 2012
I will never forget those things about you that made you such a special person. The twinklein your eyes as you looked upon your son. The sounds of your laughter as you and your friends had a good time. The love in your voice as you talked about your family. Many people are feeling the loss and the void you left when you departed this life. I don't believe you knew truly how many friends you had and how loved you were. Rest in peace Zac as you will be missed.
Marlene Guttery
July 28, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 28, 2012
I will never forget those things about you that made you such a special person. The twinkle in your eyes as you looked upon your son. The sounds of your laughter as you and your friends had a good time. The love in your voice as you talked about family. Many people are feeling the great loss and void you left when you departed this life. I don't believe you knew truly how many friends you really had and how loved you were. Rest in peace.
Tammy Tidwell
July 28, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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