Zechariah served in the WV Army National Guard Company C-1/150th and retired from Beckley Fire Department.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Paula Bennett; son, Glen Bennett; sister, Joyce Mastin; and parents, Georgie Kidwell and James Bennett.
Those left cherish his memory include his loving wife of 60 years, Nancy K, Bennett; granddaughter, Danielle Bennett and husband, Manuel Tiscareno of TX; 3 great grandchildren, Gracie, Madilyn, and Lucas of TX; brother, Jimmy Bennett and wife, Sandy of FL; sister, Elizabeth June Morgeson of KY; and many nieces, nephews and half brothers and sisters.
Funeral service will be at Blue Ridge Funeral Home on Monday, July 6, 2020 at 12:00 pm with Chaplain Charlie Lilly officiating.
Friends may gather with the family from 11-12.
Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.