Zackary Allen Burns

Zackary Allen Burns obituary

Zackary Allen Burns

Zackary Burns Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, Inc. - Clinton on Jul. 30, 2025.

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Zackary Allen Burns, age 28 of Clinton, passed away with his parents and brothers by his side on July 23, 2025 at University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Zackary was born in San Antonio, Texas on September 23, 1996. Despite his physical disability, he overcame countless challenges with impressive resilience and was always happy and smiling. In first grade, he joined Cub Scouts as a Tiger Cub and went on to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in scouts. Zackary also was a member of the Boy Scout National Honor Society, Order of The Arrow, dedicated to community service. He graduated from Clinton High School and went on to study at Tennessee College of Applied Technology earning a certification in computers. In school, he enjoyed being apart of Special Olympics.

He will be deeply missed by his parents, Ricky Burns and Christine Burns and brothers, Kyle Burns and Alex Burns. He is also survived by his large extended family that he loved dearly.

A Memorial Service will be at 4 pm on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.

Holley Gamble Funeral Home is proud to be serving the Burns family. www.Holleygamble.com.

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