Zachary Johnson Grigsby

Zachary Johnson Grigsby, 29, of Central City, died Sunday, November 29, 2015 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Funeral services will be on Friday, December 4th at 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Central City with Pastor Tess Hufford officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday, December 3rd from 5-8 p.m. at the Solt-Wagner Funeral Home (South Location) in Central City. Interment will be at the Central City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.soltwagnerfuneral.com. Zachary was born on November 23, 1986 in Central City, Nebraska to Ronald and Marla Johnson Grigsby. Zac was raised at the family home on the Platte River near Central City, where he grew up learning to appreciate the open space of the area around the Platte River. Zac enjoyed many activities with his family and large group of friends including swimming, fishing, jeeping and airboating. His interest in working with motor vehicles lead him to compete in local demolition derbies. Zac was baptized and confirmed in the Central City United Methodist Church. He attended Central City Public Schools with the class of 2005 and completed his education by obtaining his G.E.D. Over the years Zac has worked with heavy equipment and trucks for a number of companies including his father’s excavation business. Following his father’s death, Zac, along with his brother, Joe, co-owned and operated the family business, Grigsby Excavation, LLC. Zac’s great love was for his son, Evan Ronald. He enjoyed taking him swimming, fishing, and participating in other outdoor activities. On special outings, they would spend time together at area zoos and children’s museums. Zachary is survived by his son, Evan Ronald Grigsby, and Evan’s mother, Erica Ummel of Central City; his mother, Marla Johnson of Hastings; his brother, Joseph Grigsby and fiancee, Jamie Harlow of Central City; his niece, Makenna Lee Grigsby of Central City; his grandparents Dr. C. Richard and Nancy Johnson; uncle and aunt, Rick and Rita Grigsby; and many relatives and friends. Preceding him in death were his father, Ronald Grigsby in April 2013; his fiancee, Heather Stroud in August 2014; his infant niece, Isabella Kay Grigsby in September 2014; and his paternal grandparents, Robert and Raymona Grigsby.

Zachary Johnson Grigsby

November 23, 1986 - November 29, 2015