LEXINGTON: Zachary D. Parrott, 23, of Lexington, and presently living in Washington Court House, died Monday December 27, 2021 in Lees Creek, Ohio.

The son of Kenneth and Patricia (Shirk) Parrott, Zach was born August 30, 1998 in Mount Gilead. Zach graduated from Northmor High School in 2017. He was very active in the FFA, receiving his American Degree and won the state FFA Sheep Proficiency Award as well. He loved basketball, and played three years on the Golden Knight's varsity basketball team. Zach was known throughout the area as one of the best defensive players in the game, helping his team win back to back league titles.

He spent much of his youth hunting ducks and turkey with his dad and brother. He also spent much of his free time in the barn caring for his sheep. Zach was successful at the county and state fairs showing his lambs.

He graduated from The Ohio State University in 2020 earning a degree in Agriculture Communications, in three years. He loved and was proud of being an Ohio State Buckeye and passionately cheered for the scarlet and gray.

Zach had a creative soul. He loved music and entertaining. From singing in Knightsounds (Northmor's show choir) to telling jokes on open mic nights, he loved entertaining the crowd. He also had a competitive soul and loved to challenge friends in board games and cards.

Blessed with a beautiful, bright shining spirit, every person who met Zach instantly became a friend. His huge heart and sweet soul was adored by everyone.

He is survived by his parents Ken and Patty Parrott; siblings Zane and Zoe Parrott; maternal grandparents Dave and Ann Shirk; uncles and aunts Ed (Cindy) Parrott, Terry (Jack) Rhoads, Polly Hill, Dennis (Martha) Parrott, John (Carolyn) Parrott, Rick (Ruth) Parrott, and Carrie (Ben) Kirk; 17 first cousins and numerous second cousins, as well as the love of his life, Sarah Slack.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Edwin and Ruth Parrott; and uncle Brenin Hill.

A memorial gathering will be Thursday, December 30, 2021 from 2 PM – 4 PM and 6 PM – 8 PM at Northmor High School, 7819 State Route 19, Galion, Ohio 44833. In honor of Zach's love for The Ohio State Buckeyes, Zach's family requests those attending the calling hours to wear scarlet and gray. A memorial service celebrating the life of Zach Parrott will be held at 11 AM, Friday, December 31, 2021 at Northmor High School.

The Lexington Avenue Snyder Funeral Home is honored to serve the Parrott family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Zach's honor to the Northmor FFA. Donations will go towards a scholarship fund recently established in his memory. Please mail checks to: 7819 State Route 19, Galion, Ohio 44833.

Online condolences to his family may be made at: SnyderFuneralHomes.com

LEXINGTON: Zachary D. Parrott, 23, of Lexington, and presently living in Washington Court House, died Monday December 27, 2021 in Lees Creek, Ohio.

The son of Kenneth and Patricia (Shirk) Parrott, Zach was born August 30, 1998 in Mount Gilead. Zach graduated from Northmor High School in 2017. He was very active in the FFA, receiving his American Degree and won the state FFA Sheep Proficiency Award as well. He loved basketball, and played three years on the Golden Knight's varsity basketball team. Zach was known throughout the area as one of the best defensive players in the game, helping his team win back to back league titles.

He spent much of his youth hunting ducks and turkey with his dad and brother. He also spent much of his free time in the barn caring for his sheep. Zach was successful at the county and state fairs showing his lambs.

He graduated from The Ohio State University in 2020 earning a degree in Agriculture Communications, in three years. He loved and was proud of being an Ohio State Buckeye and passionately cheered for the scarlet and gray.

Zach had a creative soul. He loved music and entertaining. From singing in Knightsounds (Northmor's show choir) to telling jokes on open mic nights, he loved entertaining the crowd. He also had a competitive soul and loved to challenge friends in board games and cards.

Blessed with a beautiful, bright shining spirit, every person who met Zach instantly became a friend. His huge heart and sweet soul was adored by everyone.

He is survived by his parents Ken and Patty Parrott; siblings Zane and Zoe Parrott; maternal grandparents Dave and Ann Shirk; uncles and aunts Ed (Cindy) Parrott, Terry (Jack) Rhoads, Polly Hill, Dennis (Martha) Parrott, John (Carolyn) Parrott, Rick (Ruth) Parrott, and Carrie (Ben) Kirk; 17 first cousins and numerous second cousins, as well as the love of his life, Sarah Slack.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Edwin and Ruth Parrott; and uncle Brenin Hill.

A memorial gathering will be Thursday, December 30, 2021 from 2 PM – 4 PM and 6 PM – 8 PM at Northmor High School, 7819 State Route 19, Galion, Ohio 44833. In honor of Zach's love for The Ohio State Buckeyes, Zach's family requests those attending the calling hours to wear scarlet and gray. A memorial service celebrating the life of Zach Parrott will be held at 11 AM, Friday, December 31, 2021 at Northmor High School.

The Lexington Avenue Snyder Funeral Home is honored to serve the Parrott family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Zach's honor to the Northmor FFA. Donations will go towards a scholarship fund recently established in his memory. Please mail checks to: 7819 State Route 19, Galion, Ohio 44833.

Online condolences to his family may be made at: SnyderFuneralHomes.com