Born in Greencastle, he was the son of Otha "Red" and Ruth (Myers) Zimmerman.
He was a retired tool and dye maker for Tower Automotive.
He married Ann Quinnette Zimmerman. She survives.
Also surviving are his wife, sons George Zimmerman Jr. and Dennis Zimmerman; stepsons Henry McCurdy and Michael McCurdy; stepdaughter Shelly Saxton; 12 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sons, Otha and Jim Zimmerman.
Private services took place on April 6 at Carroll Memorial Gardens.
Dilday Funeral Home, Tennessee, was in charge of arrangements.

