IN MEMORY

M. B. (Zolly) Zollicoffer

M. B. (Zolly) Zollicoffer

Marion Baker Zollicoffer, 92, of Winston-Salem died December 12th at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born in Weldon, NC to the late Dr. Dallas Bancroft Zollicoffer and Irene B. Zollicoffer. “Zolly” as he liked to be called, received a BGS degree from Louisiana State University and a MBA degree from Syracuse University. During WWII he served in the U.S. Navy as a submarine torpedo man throughout the Pacific, and upon completion of his reserve duties he accepted a commission in the U.S. Army. After a distinguished career he retired as a Lt. Colonel in 1967. He held command and staff positions including the HQ, Department of the Army, served as the Comptroller of a major oversea command and Professor of Military Science at Mississippi State University. He was a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and Staff College. Following his retirement from the Army he joined Wachovia Bank. Later he accepted a position with the Mosler Safe Company as a Regional Account Executive. He served in this capacity for twenty-one years, retiring in 1992. He was a member of Reynolda Rotary, Winston Lodge 167 AF & AM, Centenary United Methodist Church, past President of The Tarheel Central Chapter and Military Officers Association of America. Zolly enjoyed golf, his association with other military retirees and most of all his loving family. He was preceded in death by a son, Sammy Zollicoffer and son-in-law, Jerry Anthony. Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Mayde S. Zollicoffer; one son, Chris Zollicoffer, (wife Becky) of Winston-Salem; one daughter, Marian Anthony of Annapolis, MD; ten grandchildren, Matthew L. Zollicoffer of Raleigh, Kevin Zollicoffer of Tampa, FL, Brian C. Zollicoffer, (wife Mandy), Sterling Frank (husband Gerry) of Charlottesville, VA, Dallas Zollicoffer of Winston-Salem, Corey Zollicoffer of Winston-Salem and Jason Jennings of San Francisco, CA, Craig Anthony of Denver, CO, Keith Anthony of Hollywood, CA, Kristen Anthony of MA and six great grandchildren, Callan, Jane, Cheyenne, Dylan, Emmett and Isabella. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with Rev. R. Craig Ford officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00 PM prior to the service. Interment with military honors will follow at Forsyth Memorial Park. 



 
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12/15/15 03:23 PM #1    

Becky Graham

I remember "Zolly" very well,  he was always friendly,  smiling and had a great outlook on life.  We bowled with him on the bank league years ago.  He was fun and outgoing and was nice to everyone.    I am sure he will be missed by his family, friends and loved ones.   


12/15/15 04:30 PM #2    

David Cotterill

A very positive person who was fun to work with!!


12/16/15 07:20 AM #3    

Pat Blankenship

"Zolly" was a good man..  Everyone liked him.  He had the ability to organize people in order to get the job done right the first time.  He was a leader who inspired others with his 'can do' attitude.


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