Peter K. Zimmerman Sr.

Peter K. Zimmerman Sr., of Richmond, formerly of Covington, Virginia died May 6, 2005 at his home. He was born January 17, 1939, the son of the late William Ballard Zimmerman and Jane Deitmer Zimmerman. He was a retired employee of Westvaco after 43 years of service. He was very active in the St. Michael's Church in Bon Air, serving as a member of the vestry and enjoyed working with the Outreach Committee. His most enjoyable times were working with the Food Bank. While living in Covington, he was active in the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, also serving on the vestry and as a Sunday school teacher. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sally Whitehead Zimmerman; two sons and their wives, Peter K. and Sally Walsh Zimmerman and Bruce and Cassandra Smith Zimmerman; six wonderful grandchildren, Brandi, Holly, Molly, David, Susan, and Wayne Zimmerman, all of Richmond; one brother, William B. Zimmerman Jr., of Covington; and his two pets, Willie and Max. A memorial service will be held at St. Michael's Church in Bon Air at 11 a.m. Monday with a visitation following the service. Interment will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Covington with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be sent to either St. Michael's Church, 8706 Quaker Lane, Bon Air, Va. 23235, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Maple Avenue, Covington, Va. 24426, or Boys Home Inc., 306 Boys Home Road, Covington, Va. 24426.