Obituary - Zachary Bazan Woodruff

WOODRUFF, Zachary Bazan, March 21, 1995 to December 11, 2022.

Beloved son of Felicia and Brett Woodruff and the beloved brother of Atticus Woodruff passed away expectantly on Gaudete Sunday. He is survived by his parents and brother; his loving grandmother, Mary Taylor Woodruff, Jarratt, Virginia; his loving aunt and uncle and cousins, Lori and Dwight Hopewell, Anna Hopewell, Richmond, and Taylor and Henry Fauls, Atlanta, Georgia; his loving uncle and aunt, Michael and Jennifer Harpe, cousins Ethan and Dylan; his loving aunt Hope Sirman, Bonaire, Georgia, cousins Fred and Henry Sirman, Monks Corner, South Carolina; his loving aunt and uncle LuAnne H. and Joe Lester, cousins Will Harpe and Clint Lester; his loving aunt and uncle, Mary and Jerry McDougal, Bonaire, Georgia and cousins Wayne Wilkerson, Mariah Wilkerson (Rueben Valles), San Antonio, Texas and Wesley Wilkerson, Denver, Colorado. Zachary was preceded in death by his loving grandparents Margarita and Bill Harpe, and his loving grandfather Bob Woodruff and his uncle Billy Harpe.

Zachary meant so much to so many people. He was a Christian, baptized at Saint Paul Catholic Church and received the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, First Holy Communion, Reconciliation and Confirmation at Saint Bridget Church. He was an Altar Server at Saint Bridget School from middle school through his senior year graduation and a regular participant of the Catholic Heart Camp mission.

Zachary attended Saint Bridget Catholic Church School from kindergarten through Eighth grade graduation, and attended D. Southall Freeman High School, graduating with the Community Service Seal, the Academic Excellence Seal, and the National Beta Club Seal. He attended college upon graduation and worked in the service industry.

Zachary loved baseball and played on teams in both the Chamberlayne Little League and the Richmond Little League (RLL). His baseball highlight was being on the winning 10-Year-Old Invitational Tournament team and participating on the RLL International Exchange Program by playing baseball in Saitama City, Japan. He played football at Kanawha Youth Football and in middle and high school.

Zachary appreciated the many outdoor activities and responsibilities with the Boy Scouts, Troop 436 with his brother and best friends, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout at age 15.

Zachary loved live music and could often be found at local concerts and shows. He loved to travel throughout the country and to visit his Georgia and Texas family members. He was loved by many and will be missed by all.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 15, at Bliley’s - Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., Richmond, Virginia with a Christian Wake - Rosary being held at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 16, at Saint Bridget Catholic Church, 6006 Three Chopt Road, Richmond, Virginia with Internment to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 1400 Randolph Street, Richmond, Virginia.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Bridget School, 6011 York Road, Richmond, Virginia, 23226.