He was preceded in death by his mother, Syble Zimmerman; and his father, William J. Zimmerman.
He is survived by his wife, Shera Zimmerman; son, Gregg Scott Zimmerman II; stepsons, Keith Wade, Mark Wade, Christopher Wade; stepdaughter, Stephanie Talley; 5 grandchildren; sister, Jo-Ann Zimmerman; brothers, Granville Lee Zimmerman, and Gene Kenneth Zimmerman; numerous nieces and nephews.