Zachary Scott Lytle

Zachary Scott Lytle, age 24, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015. He was born August 20, 1991 to Scott Lytle and Sheree Lynn Graves, in Springfield. Zach was raised by his mother and his step fathers, Jason DeAtley and Kasey Strong. Zach's family describes him as very outgoing, having a great personality with a winning smile, and a great sense of humor. He was known as the family comedian. Zach was very adventurous and very talented. He enjoyed playing his guitar. Zach was a very caring person. He always looked after his younger brother, Ryan DeAtley and helped others when he could. He was full of energy and a hard worker. He was a wonderful son and father to his daughter Zoe. His daughter, Zoe, called Zach the best father in the world. Zach meant so much to so many people. He will be greatly missed. Zach is survived by his mother Sheree Graves, of Nixa; his birth father Scott Lytle; jointly raised by step-fathers, Jason DeAtley and Kasey Strong; his daughter Zoe Lytle; Zoe's mother Nicole Librach; his brother Ryan DeAtley; a sister Portia Strong; grandparents Linda and Bob Horsch, Lon and Paula Graves, Bill and Nancy DeAtley, and Christine Layton; and aunts, Julie DeAtley and Pam DeAtley, and Lisa Graves; uncle Jim DeAtley; and numerous cousins and friends. A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2015, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 31, 2015, at McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery, Nixa.