Thomas Edward Zimmerman

He was born on September 2, 1950, in Charleston WV, to his late parents, Elmer and Mary Francis Zimmerman; brother, John Zimmerman, who also preceded him in death.

Surviving is his spouse of 48 years, Marilyn Wilson Zimmerman; sons, Mark Zimmerman (Jill) and family, Travis Zimmerman (Andrea) and family; and his beloved miniature dachshund, Lexie, who rarely left Tom’s side.

Thomas served as a Corpsman in the Navy where he earned his MLT certification. He served in Vietnam in that capacity and later at the Naval Air Station, Marietta, Georgia, until his discharge.

His career included working at CAMC as Medical Laboratory Technician, Police office for the City of Charleston and finally as a control room operator for E.I. DuPont until his retirement.

One of Tom’s greatest loves was music - he played in a band called the Barons in the 70’s-and toured extensively until he enlisted in the Navy. This love of music followed for his entire life.

Tom derived great pleasure in watching his sons play basketball, which began when they were in kindergarten and continued until they graduated from Riverside High School.

Tom enjoyed multiple hobbies such as camping, skiing and scuba diving.

The family wishes to thank the staff at 5 South and 4 West CAMC Memorial and the staff of Hospice for their kindness and compassionate care.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden, with Pastor William Kincaid. Entombment will follow at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes.

A visitation with family and friends will be held one prior to the service.

The journey doesn’t end here. Death is just another path. One we all must take.

I Thessalonians 4:14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association, 1248 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, West Virginia 25311

The online guest book can be accessed at www.stevensandgrass.com.