Zachary Marvin Casteal, Jr. was born January 20, 1978. "Lil Zack", as he was affectionately known by his family and "Dick Gregory" known by his friends of Gulfport, MS. passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024.

Zachary was born to Mr. Zachary Marvin Keyes and Ms. Jackie Denise Casteal. He grew up in Gulfport, MS and graduated from Harrison Central High School in 1997, he was baptized at a young age at the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.

He was a loving son, brother, uncle, dad, and grandad, dedicated friend, great handy man, and always kept people laughing. His infectious smile, laughter, and jokes could brighten anyone's day!

In addition to his skills as a handyman, Lil Zack had a deep passion for the food industry. He loved serving others and brought a sense of fun to his work. For many years, he was employed at the Gulfport Golden Corral and Gulfport Holiday Inn, where he became an inspiration to his colleagues, treating them like family.

Zachary was preceded in death by his father, Zachary M. Keyes; his paternal grandparents, Samuel Franklin Keyes and Youther Lee Keyes; maternal grandparents, Robert Lee Easterling and Martha Jean Pruitte Williams, and longtime companion Mae Shirley McInnis

He leaves loving memories by his daughters, Jaauana Reese (Gulfport, MS), Zacera Casteal (Hattiesburg, MS); three grandchildren, Jakhi McCall, Nyshidia Reese Wilson, and Nyamah Reese Wilson; his mother, Jackie Denise Casteal (Gulfport, MS); sisters, LaTanya Casteal (Gulfport, MS) and Penelope McLemore (Gulfport, MS). His nephews, Samuel (Jayla) Williams III (MS), Emmanuel (Nigeria) Williams (Gulfport, MS), Kristian Mclemore (MS); and nieces, Sammietria (Da'Marco) Reese (Detroit, MI), Taffyana Hill (Gulfport, MS); )his uncles, Melvin (Celestine) Keyes ( MS), Willie T. Keyes (MS), Samuel F. Keyes (AL), Arthur Lee Casteal (Pearl, MS) and Alvin Williams (MS); two aunts, Sammie Lee (Nicholas) Wiseman (MS), Youther Lee Haskins (MS); 5 great nieces and 6 great nephews, and a host of loving relatives and lifelong friends.