I will always remember his Kentucky drawl and his quiet way. Zac Barnes was a gentle young man with a big heart who was a live-in volunteer at Dan Corcoran House for about a year in 2003-2004. The world lost a bit of its light on March 1, 2011 when Zac died.
Zac came to us from Louisville, KY and brought with him a unique sense of humor, an aversion to cold weather and a love of children. One of the greatest gifts he gave to the community was a knack for being with kids. He used to say that he was just a big kid himself. .
It was at the Dan Corcoran House that Zac met Meagan Winn, a fellow volunteer who would later be his wife.
We were all thrilled last fall at the news that a baby was on the way. At the time of Zac’s death, he and Meagan were awaiting with joy the birth of their first child. Wyatt Patrick Barnes was born on the morning of March 11, 2011.
If you’d like to donate to Zac’s memorial fund to help Meagan and Wyatt through this transition time you can do that by sending your donation:
c/o Bob and Gale Barnes
1319 Carol Jean Ct
Louisville KY 40215