Louis Zaio

Louis Don Zaio, age 64, of North Little Rock died at home with his family by his side on Saturday, January 12, 2013. He was born March 23, 1949 to Dante Luigi Zaio and Margaret Busby. He was born in Chicago, IL and later moved to Hot Springs, AR where he grew up. He had two daughters before his marriage to Velisa Mason. They were married on July 5, 1986. He was the step-father to her two sons. From the marriage union, Louis was blessed with his three sons. He took every opportunity to teach his family about Jehovah.
He has left behind his wife, Velisa Zaio and children, Dominic Zaio and his wife, Cortnee of Little Rock, AR; Alexander Zaio and Julian Zaio of North Little Rock, AR.; Donna Zaio, of Hot Springs, AR and her daughters, Heather Harmon of Cincinnati, OH and Haley Harmon of Bismarck, AR; Tanea Steube Ridenour of Flower Mound, TX and her sons, Cole and Daner; two-step sons, Joseph Burrows and his wife, Amanda, from Dallas, TX and sons, Gavin and Liam; Joel Burrows from Rogers, AR and his sons, Kaidyn and Chance. He was proceeded in death by his sister, Dantina Zaio in 2009. He has 3 surviving siblings: Delline Zaio of Palm Desert, CA; Frank Zaio of Tulsa, OK; Johnny Zaio of Chicago, IL., along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He served the community by means of his company, Zaio's Hardwood Floors; training his sons and leaving them with the ability to carry on the business with the level of professionalism that has come to be known and trusted by the community. Dominic, Alexander and Joel will use the skill they have been taught to make their father proud.
The most important part of Louis' life was he service to God. He came to learn Bible truths that stirred his heart and he dedicated his life to Jehovah God. He symbolized this by water baptism on April 17, 1982, becoming one of Jehovah‘s Witnesses. He was known for his zealous ministry. He used every opportunity to preach about God's Kingdom and the blessings that Kingdom would bring to mankind. He remained loyal and kept his integrity to the end. He is now in Jehovah God's memory, and we can be comforted by the scripture at Hebrews 6:10. "For God is not unrighteous so as to forget your work and the love you showed for his name, in that your have ministered to the holy ones and continue ministering."
He died with the peace of mind, knowing he had pleased Jehovah and expressing his love for his family, he was comforted by the terms of endearment and final hugs. According to Romans 8:38, 39, the apostle Paul was convinced and so was Louis of these words, "For I am convinced that neither death nor life nor angels nor governments nor things now here nor things to come nor powers nor height nor depth nor any other creation will be able to separate us from God's love that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
His faith made him strong and he was confident that he would see his loved ones again. So strong was his faith in the resurrection, it was reflected in his final words, "Love you, see ya, later."
Services will be held at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2119 Wolfe St, Little Rock, AR on Monday, January 21, 2013 at 11:00 am.
Arrangements by Sherwood Funeral Home, 7515 Warden Road, Sherwood, AR 72120, (501)224-2200. Louis' online guestbook may be found at www.sherwoodfuneralhome.com.