Zackery C. Stephens Obituary (1988 - 2016)

Zackery C. Stephens, 28, of Normal, passed away at 2:09 p.m., Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal.His funeral will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 4, 2016 at St. Marys Church with Rev. Greg Nelson officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington.Memorials may be directed to Central Catholic High School or the Humane Society of Central Illinois.Zack was born July 14, 1988 in Normal, the son of Porter Joseph and Teresa Gillenwater Stephens.He is survived by his parents, Joe and Teresa Stephens of Normal; a brother, Jason (Sheila) Stephens of Hudson; a niece, Sarah Stephens; paternal grandmother, Patricia Stephens of Normal and maternal grandmother, Shirley Gillenwater of Bloomington; his Love, Britny Hoag of Fairmount; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Porter J. Stephens and his maternal grandfather, Ernest Gillenwater.Zack attended Central Catholic High School and owned and operated Stephens Construction in Normal. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, riding dirt bikes and golfing. He loved music and playing the guitar. Zack was a member of the American Hungarian Family Society in Bloomington.Zackery will forever be remembered for the lending hand he gave to anyone and everyone, the fact he knew no strangers; the contagious smile that was always on his face, and the infamous laugh of his that could be heard from miles away. Most importantly, Zackery will always be remembered for the love he had for his family, friends, and three pups Honey, Mack, and Pooh Bear. He will be missed dearly by all now and forever.