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Roger Zimmerman Obituary

ROGER A. ZIMMERMAN Roger A. Zimmerman died on November 30, 2016 at his home in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina. He was born in Greensboro on February 24, 1944, the son of the late Ralph and Lou Della Zimmerman. Mr. Zimmerman earned his bachelor's degree from High Point University and worked as a systems analyst. Roger was an avid fisherman and enjoyed surf fishing at Cape Hatteras. He is survived by his four children, Tina McPherran of Williamsburg, VA, Jeffrey Zimmerman of Virginia Beach, VA, Kimberly Zimmerman of Denver, CO, and Gregory Zimmerman of Wilmington, NC, his siblings Sarah Mason, Steve Zimmerman, and Robert Zimmerman & 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother Richard Zimmerman. The family would like to thank Sandie, Susan, and Christopher of Harbor Point RV Park for their acts of kindness and support. Roger's children invite family and friends to join for an informal memorial service. Please contact Kim at 303-862-0407 for details. Memorials may be made to the Cape Fear Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation at http://capefear.surfrider.org.

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Published by Wilmington Star-News on Dec. 6, 2016.

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Krystal Allison

December 7, 2016

You will be missed my friend. prayers and love to the family

Anne Russell

December 7, 2016

Sally, I know how hard it is to suddenly lose a younger brother, as I lost my brother Jim several years ago. Good to know Roger still lives through his 4 children and his grandchildren (my brother was childless) who have a fine Aunt Sally.

December 6, 2016

I am so sorry, Robert and Kay and. Anna AND Marley FOR your loss. I know you will truly miss him. I pray God gives you solid ce in this time. Joanie Tarbert

Carol Holloway

December 6, 2016

Sending love and prayers ,heaven opened its doors and received a new angel .R.I.P, Roger

Bobby Walsak

December 6, 2016

Condolences to the Family. I knew Roger, and his family, in childhood where we grew up on the same block of Peachtree Street in Wilmington. Sorry to hear of his passing.

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