of Batesville, AR
June 11, 1942 - April 30, 2017
Thomas Edgar Zumwalt, 74, of Batesville, Arkansas died Sunday, April 30, 2017, at his residence.
Born June 11, 1942, in Miami, Florida, he was the son of Edgar Otto Zumwalt and Nathalie (Price) Zumwalt.
Thomas served his country in the U S Air Force during the Vietnam War as a B52 navigator. He had a bachelor's degree from Miami Dade Community College. He loved his work as a satellite broadcast engineer and followed many major news events. He was a skilled wood carver and enjoyed spending time outdoors. He taught his sons how to swim, fish, hunt, cook and survive in
nature.
Survivors include his mother, Nathalie (Price) Zumwalt of Batesville; three sons, Thomas Zumwalt Jr. (Ellen) of Knoxville, Tennessee, Robert Scott Zumwalt (Debbie Finley) of Bethesda, Arkansas and William Lee Zumwalt (Michelle Varcia) of Batesville; five grandchildren, Kimberly, Heather, Kayla, Chaz, and Kyler Zumwalt; great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Landon Esau, Adyline Roberts and Journey Mea; and sister, Yvonne Gordon (Robert) of Charlotte, North Carolina.
He was preceded in death by his father; and his wife of 52 years, Loretta L. Zumwalt.
There will be a memorial service at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home Chapel with Leslie Roper officiating.
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Carol Weaver
Friday, May 5, 2017
Lots of prayers and hugs,
May your days be filled with the most awesome memories ..., â¤ï¸ðŸ™
Shelley Miano
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Our condolences and prayers to the Zumwalt family. Tom (Uncle Zeke to me), Loretta (Aunt Lori) were my parent's best friends. Zeke was always happy, telling great jokes, just an all around great guy, one in a million.
Zeke will be missed by many and our deepest sympathy to Zeke's mother, Tommy, Bobby, Billy, and their families.
All our love,
Shelley, Tommy, & Donovan
Vince & Barbara Falzone
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Our heartfelt condolences to all of Thomas Zumwalts family; we are friends of Tom & Ellen; our prayers are with you and please keep him with you in your hearts and stories for the little ones.
Margaret Harmon
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of this sweet mans passing. He was so sweet but missed his precious wife so much. I'm sure she was waiting for him with open arms. He will be missed for sure...But I know he is much happier being with his wife. Billy I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a good man. It seems sometimes that God only takes the good ones. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Margaret Harmon