Thomas "Tom" Richard Zachary

Mr. Thomas Richard Zachary, better known as Tom, age 78, of Mouth of Wilson, VA died on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at his home. Mr. Zachary was born on June 20, 1934 in Hemphill, WV to John W. and Essie Dancy Zachary. Mr. Zachary was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bobby Zachary. Mr. Zachary served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He loved to fish and work in the garden. After a lifetime of farming, he retired and drove a bus for Ashe County Schools for twelve years. He was lovingly known by his students as "Pops".

A graveside service and interment will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at 11:00 am at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens with military rites. Rev. Alvin Dixon will officiate.

Mr. Zachary is survived by: Wife, Claudene Sutton Zachary; Son, Rick Zachary and wife Dawn of Warrensville; Daughter, Jan Zachary and Britt Shaw of Piney Creek; Grandchildren, Scott Pugh, Mandy Pugh, and Rusty Zachary; also surviving are five nieces.

The family respectfully requests no flowers please. Memorials may be made to the Rugby Rescue Squad, 53 Rugby Road, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Zachary's arrangements.

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