Zachary Joseph Sampay-Rodgers, 12, of Palacios passed away January 17, 2026. He was born April 19, 2013.

Survivors include his parents Mallory Sampay (Isaac Smith) and Brandon Rodgers (Geneva Wilson); grandparents Thomas Lynn Dollins, Jr., Shelly Marie Beard, Stacey Sampay, Starlet Rodgers, James Place and Cecil Thomas Rodgers; great grandfather Thomas Dollins, Sr.; sisters Adalynn Williams, Elizabeth Marie Smith and Mia Kay Rodgers; brother Grayson Smith and a host of cousins, aunts, uncles and extended family and friends.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Palacios Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM.