Maxie William Zipperer & Linda Alpizar

Maxie was born in Wimauma, FL and lived

most of his life in Tampa, FL, spending the last

42 years under the loving care of his sister

Linda. He was preceded in death by his parents,

Jasper H. Zipperer and Jewell E. Taylor

Zipperer; his sister, Alma Jackson; his brothers,

Homer Zipperer and Graden Zipperer. Maxie is

survived by his sister, Linda Alpizar, 9 nieces &

nephews, their spouses, and numerous greatnieces

and great-nephews. Maxie was a long

time member of Temple Crest Baptist Church,

where he faithfully occupied the back row pew

so he could watch any cars that passed by along

the street through the glass doors.

Maxie was a special soul that spread joy and

love to everyone he ever encountered. He

inspired loyalty and devotion from family and

friends and he never met a stranger. Maxie’s

laugh and quirky antics were infectious and

caused much happiness in those he knew and

loved, and those that knew and loved him. His tshirt

collection was extensive, but didn’t come

close to the number of toy cars and cartoon

memorabilia that lined the walls and overflowed

the shelves in his room. Maxie never left the

house without a handkerchief in his pocket or

his watch on his wrist, but was always ready to

tag along the moment he heard someone was

going anywhere.

Maxie lived a great life, no job, no worries and

no wrinkles. Although he didn’t look his age, he

was 75 years old at the time of his passing. A

Celebration of Life visitation will take place on

Friday, September 21, 2018 from 1pm-3pm at

Garden of Memories Funeral Home (4207 E.

Lake Ave) in Tampa, for both Maxie and his

sister Linda. In lieu of flowers, his family asks

that donations be made in Maxie’s honor to the

Melech Hospice House of Temple Terrace, FL.