Zachary “Zach” Christian Barksdale, 26, of Marietta, Georgia passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021. He was born on September 12, 1995 in Marietta, Georgia. Zach was home schooled through 7th grade, enjoyed playing lacrosse and baseball growing up, attended Lassiter High School in Marietta, Georgia and graduated in 2014. He was a artistic person with a variety of creative interests, and he also loved animals. Zach’s first job was at Publix. He held a variety of jobs, including working for Pest Ban. Passionate for serving others, Zach pursued a career in law enforcement and served as a deputy with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office for over two years. According to the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office, he “was an exemplary employee who always had a smile on his face.” Here he seemed to mature, thrive, and develop career ambitions. He was committed to upholding the law and loved serving the community where he was raised. He had recently enjoyed volunteering for Boy Scout Troop 241 by being a youth mentor, leader, and Chaplin. Zach was known for his smile, willingness to lend a helping hand, and enthusiasm for life; he was a friend to all. Zach grew up at Faith Community Church in Woodstock. The Lord was greatly at work in Zach’s heart in recent days, and we have hope that he is now with Christ.
Zach is survived by his devoted father, Marc Barksdale, and step-mother, Julie Barksdale; siblings Matt Barksdale, Stephanie (Brandon) Hodges, Brad Barksdale, Blake Barksdale, and Sophie Barksdale; step-siblings Caleb (Jessica) Kutsche, Faith (Karsten) Cook, Nathan Kutsche, Daniel Kutsche, Jacob Kutsche, and Asher Kutsche; grandfather, William Barksdale, and grandmother, Sue Barksdale; as well as many uncles, aunts, cousins, a niece and nephew. He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Kathy Barksdale.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Saturday, November 27th at 10:00 a.m. and Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 a.m. at Sandy Plains Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks contributions be made to the Cherokee Sheriff’s Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 122, Ball Ground, GA 30107.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.woodstockfuneralhome.com for the Barksdale family.
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