Zachary "Zac" Funderburk

Services will be held to celebrate Zac's life with a vitiation beginning at 9:00 am on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Asbury United Methodist Church, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 am. Officiating will be Pastor Matt Rawle.

Zac was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Nita Keel Walpole Weathersby; his paternal grandfather, William “Bill” Funderburk; and his step-grandfather, Grover Colvin.

Zac is survived by his maternal grandfather, Webb Walpole; paternal grandmother, Lena Colvin; father, Wallace Funderburk and wife Debbie; mother, Ashlie Kyle and husband Robert; sister (his other half), Sara Elizabeth Funderburk; uncles, Kevin Walpole and his wife Amy, Joel Weathersby, Rod Rawls and wife Vicki; aunts, Vicki Lugo, Lisa Henderson and husband Jon, Kim Campbell; step-siblings, Madison Royer, and Catherine, Collin, Colton, and Cameron Kyle; and numerous cousins, and girlfriend Karlee Osbon Zaldivar.

From a young age, Zac was a beacon of strength, curiosity, and determination, all qualities that followed him into his teenage years and adulthood. Graduating from Parkway High School in 2015 as a two-time state wrestling champion, Zac's remarkable success on the mat secured him a scholarship to Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa. After graduating in 2019, Zac enrolled in the United States Marine Corps Officer Candidate School where he excelled and was on his way to being commissioned. Unfortunately, due to an injury during his time with the Marines, Zachary was medically discharged despite being able to meet all physical requirements.

Mark Twain once said, “The two most important days of your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Soon after, Zac found out why when he landed his dream job and true calling with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries as a game warden. An avid hunter, fisherman, and all-around outdoorsman, being a game warden was the perfect career for Zac. He was always telling people “I can't believe I get to do this for a living!”

In his free time, Zac shared his passions and enthusiasm for life wherever he could, from coaching wrestling to catching fish to country dancing and more. He was deeply loved and cherished by all who met him, a testament to his warm, inclusive spirit that turned strangers into friends and friends into family. A fighter in every sense, Zac navigated life’s victories and challenges with the heart of a warrior, and while his journey was brief, it was incredibly impactful, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a legacy of kindness, strength, laughter, and love.

The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the staff at Oschner LSU Health Shreveport, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the Shreveport and Bossier City Fire Department, the Louisiana State Police, and the Shreveport Police Department, who all went above and beyond to offer their support.

Honorary pallbearers for the funeral are: Wade Baker, David Buckman, Rob Burnth, Dalton Driggers, Mike Fisher, Jordan Haak, Seth Harper, Evan Hoek, and Mike McVey.

In lieu of flowers, the family would ask that donations be made to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation in Zac’s memory.