Zachary "Zach" Billingsly Smith III
July 31, 1956 - April 15, 2022
Zach, age 65, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022. He grew up in Columbia, MS, at the Palmer Home for Children but spent most of his life in Hammond, LA. Zach was a true Christian man who loved the Lord. He knew the bible from front to back. Zach was an easy-going man who loved to tell a good joke. He loved playing cards with his friends and was known to be a phenomenal cook. Zach enjoyed watching sports and was a fan of many different teams, but his heart belonged to Ol' Miss. He was extremely intelligent and could fix just about anything. He truly was a wonderful person with a kind heart. Zach will be forever missed. He is survived by his wife, Janet Smith; daughters, Kim Pecoraro, Marguerite Smith; sons, Jonathan Smith, Zachary Smith IV; sisters, Michelle Pecoraro (Bubbie), Betty Petty; brother, Thomas Campbell; 14 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Zach is preceded in death by his parents, Evonne and Zachary Smith Jr.; sister, Diane Gilliam; and grandmothers, Marguerite Smith and Annie Tubbs. A cremation was held and private family services will be held at a later date.
Zach, age 65, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022. He grew up in Columbia, MS, at the Palmer Home for Children but spent most of his life in Hammond, LA. Zach was a true Christian man who loved the Lord. He knew the bible from front to back.... View Obituary & Service Information