William Zack III

William Zack III SHAWBORO - William "Bill" Zack III, 57, went to be with the Lord Feb. 5, 2010. He was born the son of Connie Zack and the late William Zack II in Meadville, Pa. He graduated with a B.S./B.A. from Akron University. He dedicated his life to his family and friends and was a mentor and second father to many. As a dedicated man to our country, he served in the United States Marine Corps. He played in the Marine Corps band and served as honor guard to President Nixon. He worked as a financial systems analysts/program designer for the United States Coast Guard for 24 years. He was preceded in death by his father, William Zack II; his sister, Diane Zack; and his niece, Melanie Zack. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Connie Zack and brother, Rick Zack and his wife of 27 years, Valerie. Children include Kevin Zack of Swansboro, Amber Dashell of Chesapeake, and Laura of Moyock; four children living at home include William IV, Addie, Jacob and Abigail Zack; and two granddaughters, Jordan Zack and Kassidy Dashell. He was a lifetime student of learning. He formerly taught new members class at Beth Messiah where he was also a member. A visitation will be held Tuesday, Feb. 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Altmeyer Funeral Home - Twiford Chapel, 929 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake. A service will be held at the funeral home Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Rabbi Joseph Rosenfarb. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the education fund for his children, PO Box 153, Shawboro, NC 27973. Altmeyer Funeral Home is handling arrangements and condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyer.com.