Mr. Zactory Rancell McWilliams

February 23, 1954 - January 3, 2014

Zactory Rancell McWilliams affectionately known as "Zack" was born in Monroe, Louisiana on February 23, 1954 to Emma P. Grace and the late Thomas Thompson Robinson. He was the second oldest of ten children. Zactory resided in Monroe, Louisiana until he departed this life at the age of 59 in the comfort of his home, on January 3, 2014. Zack married his childhood sweetheart, Shirley M. Davis. They had three children ~ Christopher, Kimberly, and Kelly. Zack was employed at Berry Plastics (formerly Sunbelt) for 21 years, where he worked as a Warehouse Packaging Handler. He was also a die-hard fan of Dallas Cowboys. As a child, Zack united with Progressive Baptist Church and sang tenor in the choir. Later in life, he began worshipping at Mount Zion Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Ike Byrd, III. Zactory leaves to cherish his memory: his wife Shirley; three children: Christopher Davis; Kelly Foy (Marcus) both of Monroe, LA ; and Kimberly McWilliams of Fredericksburg, VA; his mother Emma Phillips Grace; five brothers: Chauncey McWilliams; Yoka G. McWilliams (Mamie); Jessie C. McWilliams (Monica); Foster Phillips ( Martha) ; and Rancell G. Phillips all of Monroe, LA; four sisters: Deborah P Butler (Joseph); Gibbie Phillips of Atlanta, GA; Latrice P. Blakes of Los Angeles, CA; and Monique P. Hunter ( Brian) of Monroe, LA; three grandchildren: Destiny McWilliams; Christopher Doyle; and Taylor Lee all of Monroe, LA; along with a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, coworkers and friends. Zack will be remembered for his immense love for his family and friends, his bright smile, and his generous hugs.