Brian Casey Walsh

Brian Casey Walsh, 28, of Zanesville, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, August 19, 2009 in Fayetteville, WV. He was born September 27, 1980, in Zanesville, a son of Lewis Edward and Cynthia Howard Walsh of Zanesville. He graduated from Zanesville High School Class of 1999, where he was a member of the Blue Devil basketball team and was a former member of New Hope Full Gospel Church. He loved music, writing, oceans, beaches, and traveling. He lived in California and Maui, Hawaii for a while. His favorite words were: "Life is Eternal." He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Beth Walsh of Zanesville; Maternal grandparents, Bill (Betty) Howard of Zanesville; Paternal grandparents, John (Maryann) Dicks of Zanesville; aunts and uncles, Rick (Becky) Howard of Boling Brook, Illinois, and Eric Howard, Warren (Tammy) Howard, John (Jodi) Kiser, and John Dicks III, all of Zanesville; cousins, Nick, Tori, Jordan, Lucas, Matt, Chad, Hayley and Chase; and two great aunts, June Parry and Peggy (Dan) Williams, both of Zanesville. He was preceded in death by a great aunt, Bonnie Hubbard. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at the BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME, 1271 BLUE AVE., ZANESVILLE and one hour prior to services. Funeral services will be held at noon Thursday, August 27, 2009 at the funeral home with Rev. Rob Turner officiating. Burial will follow at Zanesville Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Eastside Community Ministry, 221 Stillwell St., Zanesville, Ohio, 43701.