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Richard Zimmerman Obituary

Richard L. "Dick" Zimmerman BONNEAU - Richard Lee "Dick" Zimmerman, 77, of Bonneau, husband of Thelma Hood Zimmerman, died Wednesday evening, January 19, 2011, in Trident Medical Center, Charleston. Dick was born June 11, 1933, in Sandusky, OH, the son of Robert R. Zimmerman and Olive Duran Zimmerman. He served 20 years in the U.S. Navy, and then retired after 20 years from SCDNR as hatchery superintendent. Dick loved western movies, especially Gunsmoke; and he always cared for stray dogs (21 at one time). He was an avid deer hunter; and was a member of Mt. Hope Masonic Lodge in St. Stephen. Surviving in addition to his wife, are three sons, Dale E. Zimmerman and his wife, Laurie, of Moncks Corner; David A. Zimmerman of Panama City FL; Dennis L. Zimmerman and his wife, Barbara, of Findlay, OH; three daughters, Peggy Barras and her husband, John, of Knightsville; Karen Luna and her husband, Phil, of Memphis, TN; and Denise Sweatman and her husband, Sammie Jr.; of Macedonia; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren; and his beloved dog, Luci. He was predeceased by his parents and a grandson, Michael Seegers. His funeral service will be in Bonneau Pentecostal Holiness Church Saturday afternoon, January 22, at 3 o'clock. Interment will be in Bonneau Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the church this Friday evening, January 21, between 6 and 8 o'clock. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.russellfuneralchapel.net. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2011.

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Peggy Barras

February 3, 2011

I love you daddy

January 23, 2011

On behalf of all of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in loving memory of a good man. He will not be forgotten.

Rick & Gail Coker

January 22, 2011

We are sorry to hear of your loss. I enjoyed knowing and working with Dick. May God grant you peace and comfort in the days ahead.

January 21, 2011

Thelma, we are sorry to hear of your lose. May God be with you and comfort you. We are thinking about you. Howard @ Barbara Mitchum

Doug & Carol Sayer

January 21, 2011

This condolence is from friends from years ago when both families lived in Hunley Park (Navy Housing). Although we haven't seen or had contact in many years we still think of you and remember the good times. Please know our thoughts,sympathy and prayers are with you at this time. Doug & Carol Sayer & family

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