Zachary J Martin Obituary (2024)

Zachary Jerade Martin, age 42, of Yakima, WA, passed away on January 21st, 2024, at Multicare-Yakima Memorial Hospital, suffering from a heart attack. Zac was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky to Alexandrea Eytchison on December 2, 1981. Zac is survived by his wife Tosha Matin, son Kyle Martin and daughter Kayla Martin, all of Yakima. Zac has 5 siblings: Angela Olive of Kentucky, Andrew Martin of Moxee, Noah Martin of Tampico, Elanea Martin of Yakima, and Chase Coleman of Yakima. Zac had 8 nieces and 5 nephews, whom he loved dearly. Zac was a saved Christian and organ donor. He attended Yakima Bible Baptist Church from the age of 2 until he was 19. Zacs mother is still a member and a Sunday School Teacher. Zac loved showing up to surprise his mom to attend a service with her as often as he could. Zac was a very hard worker who would never miss work. He had so many beautiful qualities. One of his biggest and best quality was his sense of humor. Zac loved making people laugh and it came so naturally and easy to him. One of Zacs favorite things to do with his brothers and co-workers was roasting each other to see who could get the biggest laugh. He would always come out on top with his witty fast sense of humor. Zac made friends so easily, he was a smart, funny, laid-back guy who was always in a good mood. If you met Zac you would like him from the very start. He brought out the best in everybody he came in contact with. Zacs biggest love in his life was his wife, Tosha and their two children, Kyle and Kayla Martin. Zac and Tosha met when they were nine years old, they were soulmates from the start. They had 20 beautiful years together as a happy couple. Zac loved to take Tosha out at least once a week. They both shared the love of food, movies, and music. Zacs favorite dates with Tosha were "staycations" at different motels and cabins. Zacs favorite things to do with his son, Kyle, was watching and playing football and basketball, they would keep track of scores over the summer of who beat who. They also loved playing video games together. Zacs favorite things to do with his daughter, Kayla, was taking her on father daughter dates to the mall shopping and going to restaurants to eat. They also loved listening to music and singing Karaoke together. Zac will be missed dearly by all hes ever touched. Heaven was a place on earth with him. Zac's Celebration of Life is 3:00 on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Yakima Bible Baptist Church. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. www.brooksidefuneral.com SERVICES Celebration of Life Tuesday, January 30, 2024 3:00 PM Yakima Bible Baptist Church 6201 Tieton Dr Yakima, WA 98908