Jeffrey Allen Zimmer

STOKESDALE - Jeffrey A. Zimmer, 62, passed away peacefully at home on March 30, 2025, in Stokesdale, North Carolina. He was born July 20, 1962, in Cuyahoga County, OH, to Frank and Doris Zimmer. Jeff led a very happy and active life, filled with family and friends. He loved to travel, host get togethers, always helping others, and woodworking was his hobby. He was known as the event planner among his tribe of friends. He loved Halloween and creating costumes each year for the Volvo Halloween contest. He served in the US Navy active duty from 1981-1987 and then served in the Navy Reserves. He was employed by Volvo for the past 36 years, 20 years at the Dublin location and transferring to the Greensboro corporate office 16 years ago. He has been married to his high school sweetheart, Vickie for the past 42 years on 4/16/2025.

Left to cherish his memory is a son, Alex Zimmer; daughter-in-law Athena and granddaughter Cierra; a daughter Amanda Jill Lewis, son-in-law, Christopher (Bubba) and grandson Eli. Niece Kerri / TJ and grandkids Elizabeth and JT. He is also survived by his brothers Charlie, Bob, Ron and Joe Zimmer and their families; foster brother Dewey and Mike Atwell and their families.

Jeffrey was preceded in death by his dad, Frank Zimmer; stepmom, Bea; foster parents, Estle and Catherine Atwell; foster sister, Kay Bogle; foster brother, Eddie Atwell; mother-in-law, Dorothy Shelton; niece, Amanda Zimmer; and his beloved bulldog, Macey.

He leaves behind many, many friends and especially our “Tribe” of special friends that we consider family. Special thanks for the care he received from Duke Cancer Center, and nurse Meredith and April from Amedysis Hospice Care.

Jeff’s wish was to be cremated, and we will have a celebration of his life at Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 2:00pm. The family will receive friends from 12:30pm to 1:45pm prior to the service at the funeral home.