Frank Slade Zamarripa Jr., 45, died February 13, 2015, in Ness County, Kansas. He was born April 26, 1969, at Great Bend, to Frank and Gloria K. (Kincaid) Zamarripa. He married Donita Kay Morris November 1, 1997, at Great Bend. An Ellinwood resident, he worked many years doing manufacturing work and then after acquiring his commercial driver's license, he became a truck driver for various companies. He served twenty-six years in the United States Army, with tours in Honduras, Bolivia, Kosovo and Iraq. Mr. Zamarripa was family oriented and a friend to everyone. He loved serving the military, in which he retired in 2013, was a hard worker in providing for his family, and loved playing video games and softball. He was a member of American Legion Olin Cole Post No. 392, Bazine and was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7428, Hoisington. Survivors include his wife, of the home; four children, Natasha Rose Steinle and husband A. J. of Russell, Jesse Michael Zamarripa of Russell, Slade Christopher Zamarripa of the home, and Christine Holly Chesney of Kansas; two sisters, Michele Zamarripa and Misty Nichols, both of Hoisington; grandfather, Fred Ray Kincaid of Larned; and three grandchildren, Raven, Warren, and Holly. Memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church in Great Bend, with the Reverend Dr. Scott V. Solether officiating. Inurnment will be in Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood, with military rites by Fort Riley Honor Guard. A luncheon will be served at the church following the committal service at the cemetery. Friends may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2015 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Frank Zamarripa Funeral Expense Fund, in care of the funeral home.