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Zachary Ryan Thomas

March 12, 1980 - March 12, 2021
Visitation

No formal visitation will be held.

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel
Thursday 3/18, 1:00 pm
Cemetery
Trinity Memorial Park-Big Spring, TX
6900 S. Hwy 87
Big Spring, Texas 79720
Thursday 3/18

Zachary Ryan Thomas — beloved son, partner, and brother — died on March 12, 2021, at the age of 41. Zach was born in Austin, TX March 12, 1980 to Kendra Thomas and Ransom Kennicott. He was a scholar, a talented musician, and a longtime chef. He was loyal, smart, funny, honest, caring, and thoughtful. Zach truly had a larger than life personality that captured your heart. That’s why he had so many friends with differing personalities. He was a terrific son, adoring big brother, a loving uncle, and a master of torment to many beloved cousins. He excelled in school, cooking fabulous meals, taking too long to get ready, and using his long arms to give hugs, kisses, and cuddling you. Zach had his own sense of style, designed by the fashion house Fruit of the Loom. His black single pocket t-shirt and impeccable hair was a signature look usually paired with skinny jeans.

Zach earned a master’s degree in English (literature) from Arizona State University and was looking forward to pursuing a PhD in film studies. He loved to play and watch live music, eat Southern cooking (especially Texas-style barbecue), read philosophy and theory, look up at the stars and planets, watch sports and standup comedy, play classic video games. He had a giant soft spot in his heart for cats, especially Bart and Virginia. Zach brought so much warmth and light to everyone in his life. He was one of a kind. Zach will be dearly missed and never forgotten.

Zach is survived by his mother, Kendra; his sister, Avery, her husband, Jeremy, and their son, Bowie; partner Kimberly: his stepfather, Tom Talkington and stepmother, Jamie; his father, Rans; and a gaggle of aunts, uncles, cousins and close family friends.

A service will be held on Thursday, March 18, at 1:00 p.m. at the chapel at Nalley-Pickle Welch Funeral Home in Big Spring, Texas. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Tempe. Donations can be made in Zach’s name to Bat World Sanctuary in Texas.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made to www.npwelch.com

Visitation

No formal visitation will be held.

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel
Thursday 3/18, 1:00 pm
Cemetery
Trinity Memorial Park-Big Spring, TX
6900 S. Hwy 87
Big Spring, Texas 79720
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Thursday 3/18

Zachary Ryan Thomas — beloved son, partner, and brother — died on March 12, 2021, at the age of 41. Zach was born in Austin, TX March 12, 1980 to Kendra Thomas and Ransom Kennicott. He was a scholar, a talented musician, and a longtime chef. He was loyal, smart, funny, honest, caring, and thoughtful.Continue Reading

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G left a message on March 24, 2021:
Zach you were a wonderfully kind human. We were in grad school together and I was always happy to see you there. You always helped me understand philosophy and theory things I didn’t get. You never made me feel dumb for not understanding something and I really liked talking about school and cool sound projects with you. Idk if this is weird but you were one of the first older grad students I became friends with and I thought you were so cool, I want to be like you one day when I am your age - following your passions and going after your real dreams. You were passionate, smart, exciting, and a real people person. Really i just keep thinking back to every time I saw you and I can only think good things. I literally only remember having genuine fun around you. You were always funny, warm, and genuinely dark >:) which I totally admired. I am so truly sad to hear this and I just can’t believe this.
Dorothy L Rogers left a message on March 17, 2021:
Dear Kendra, Avery, all of Zach's loved ones, I am sending my deepest heart felt sympathy with love and prayer for our Heavenly Father's comfort in all the days ahead. Sincerely, Dorothy Rogers and family
Noah Nipperus left a message on March 17, 2021:
I'm so glad I got to talk to you in October. Miss you brother.
Joseph Blanchard left a message on March 17, 2021:
So tough, yet I know Jesus Christ is with you Kendra and the whole amazing family. So good to have wonderful family in a time that is so difficult. Declaring eternal redemption flows from Zach's life to all. Loved the tribute, love, Joseph & Martha
Karen and Dave Ivey left a message on March 17, 2021:
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope the memories shared with Zach will bring you peace and comfort. Love, Dave, Karen, Kayla and Jana
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Peggy d'Hemecourt left a message on March 17, 2021:
My condolences to all of Zach’s family and friends who have lost a loved one much earlier in life than you might have imagined possible. Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote “To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children … to leave the world a bit better … to know even one life has breathed easier because you lived. This is to have succeeded.”  I hope you find comfort in your fondest memories.
Kelly & Clay Gourley left a message on March 17, 2021:
Kendra - we can not find the words to comfort you for the loss of your beautiful son. But you know we love you and are praying for you. I loved working with you and hearing all the funny stories and about all the yummy meals he always prepared for you. Praying that you can celebrate his life and grieve his death that God's nearness to you is very evident. Love you, KellyG & Clay
Sandra Soriano left a message on March 17, 2021:
My condolences, love and prayers to all the family. May his wonderful memories live in your hearts forever.
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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