Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Jul 29, 1940 – Dec 5, 2024
ZINN, Harold – Of Flint Township, age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Serene Meadows of Grand Blanc.
Funeral service will be held 12Noon Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Hope United Methodist Church, 4467 Beecher Road, Flint.
Pastor Gregory Timmons Sr. officiating.
Visitation 3-7pm Friday, December 13, 2024 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. Visitation 11am Saturday at the church until the time of the service.
Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery.
Harold was born in Fayette, Pennsylvania on July 29, 1940, the son of the late Clinton and Lola Zinn. Harold married Alwayne Buchanan on June 1, 1963. Harold graduated from Dye High School, where he was a four-sport athlete. He was a self-employed paint contractor who built and worked his business for nearly 40 years. Harold was an incredibly active member of Hope United Methodist Church, where he dedicated many hours serving on various committees. He was active in the community as part of the Neighborhood Crime Watch and the Carman Cougar Booster Club of which he served a term as past President. Harold was a hardworking man who always put his family and others first. He was just a phone call away! Above all else, his dearest and proudest moments were his family.
Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Alwayne;
Daughter, Ann (Ronald) Plamondon;
Son, Andrew Zinn (Bridgette Zittel);
Loving grandchildren, Jennie, Kelcie, Annie (Lance) Willette and Aric Plamondon.
Harold was a loving dad, husband, grandpa and a friend to everyone.
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Mrs. Zinn, Ann and Andy, my deepest condolences to you. It has been many years but I fondly remember Mr. Zinn always being a positive constant in the bleachers at our various sporting events. My heart goes out to you
Karen Hutchins
December 14, 2024 | Friend
I´m so sorry to hear of Harold´s passing. He was a lovely man. He would come into my place of employment and chat with several of us. I was happy to help him whenever he needed assistance. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Howard will be greatly missed.
Kim H.
December 11, 2024 | Other
We at Hope Church will miss Harold's contributions of his many years of stewardship and watchful eye's on the church. May he rest in peace.
Larry and Jackie Beckley
December 10, 2024 | Swartz Creek, MI | Friend
Harold was such a wonderful man to many! He was always willing to help anyone! Loved working with him setting up the Lumineres for Christmas Eve service! He was so much fun! Thinking of you all! Joy Epperson-Crane
Joy Epperson-Crane
December 10, 2024 | Friend
Harold was a super nice man. I worked with his wife at Sears years ago. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Linda Doran
December 10, 2024 | Swartz Creek, MI | Friend
So very sorry for your Loss. Mr. Zinn was an extraordinary man and the entire Zinn Family is extraordinary as well! Thoughts and prayers with you all.
Jerry Crane
December 09, 2024
Yes, Harold certainly was an active member of Hope United Methodist Church. You would always see him buzzing around before, during, and after church making sure everything was in order. I remember him and Alwayne always sitting in the back pew. This time of year he would be setting up the luminary lights , so everyone could enjoy the lights while they drove up the hill to the Christmas Eve service. Or he would be shoveling snow, yes, he was a hard worker! I always looked forward to joking...
Jill Campbell Secord
December 08, 2024 | Denver, CO | Friend
Dear Alwayne, Ann and Andy - There are no words. I am so sad for you - I just recently was looking through pictures of fun times with neighbors that included you, Alwayne, and Harold. So many good memories. Our family knows what it is to lose a dear one so close to the Holidays; my heart and much love go out to you and your family. Many hugs, Nancy
Nancy Rebhan
December 07, 2024 | Zeeland, MI | Neighbor
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Zinn. Always so pleasant to run across him in the neighborhood or at the schools.
My sincerest condolences and prayers for your family.
Sandie (Westin) Swanson, formerly of Autumn Drive
December 07, 2024
