Gregory D. Kimmel

Gregory D.  Kimmel obituary

Gregory D. Kimmel

Gregory Kimmel Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 5, 2010.
Gregory David Kimmel, 28, of Hummelstown, died Sunday, September 5, 2010 from injuries sustained in a W. Hanover Twp. motorcycle accident.

Born January 11, 1982 in Harrisburg, he was raised by his mother and maternal grandmother.

Mr. Kimmel was a truck driver with Webster Trucking.

He enjoyed playing soccer during his school years and continued the sport with friends. He loved his family, his dogs, and enjoyed hanging out with his friends.

Surviving is his mother, Kathy L. Kimmel of Harrisburg; his maternal grandmother, Nancy H. Kimmel of Harrisburg; a beloved uncle and aunt, David E. and Deborah M. Kimmel of Fredericksburg, Va; his beloved cousins, Jennifer and Wesley; numerous great aunts and uncles; and his beloved dogs, Bean and Abby.

He was preceded in death by his materal grandfather, John E. Kimmel.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at CrossPoint Church, 430 Colonial Rd., Harrisburg, with The Reverend David D. Biser officiating. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. until the hour of services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Harrisburg Area, 7790 Grayson Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17111 or online at www.humanesocietyhbg.org.

Arrangements by Zimmerman-Auer Funeral Home, Inc.

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