Zachary Dale Howard-Smith

Zachary “Zach” Dale Howard-Smith, 29, Claypool, passed away in a tragic motorcycle accident on Sept. 12, 2019.

Born on June 25, 1990, Zach was the son of James Ricky (Tracy France) Smith, Burket, and Angela Sue Howard, Roann.

In 2008, Zach graduated from Wawasee High School. He worked for Keystone R.V. Company, Goshen, and was recently employed installing pools and working with concrete. Enjoying being outdoors, Zach loved to hunt, fish and ride his motorcycle. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends and especially his dog, Diesel. Zach will be remembered for his fun-loving personality.

Zach’s loving memory will be forever cherished by his father, James Ricky (Tracy France) Burket; mother, Angela Sue Howard, Roann; one brother, Austin James Howard-Smith, Burket; one sister, Brittaney Nicole Howard-Smith, Peru; paternal grandparents, Paul (Carol) Smith, Claypool; maternal grandparents, Dale (Gloria) Howard, Jacksonville, Fla.; four nieces and two nephews, several aunts and uncles; and his dog, Diesel.

He was preceded in death by one grandmother, Adaline Smith, who passed away May 6, 2018; and one nephew, Zakai Alexander Hunter, who passed away on Aug. 6, 2017.

Arrangements are pending at McKee Mortuary.