Larry Walter Zimmerman, Jr.

February 4, 1969 - January 24, 2020

Larry W. Zimmerman, Jr., of Newport News, VA, passed away on January 24, 2020. He was born in Newport News on February 4, 1969. He was employed by Cofer Auto in Smithfield, VA.

Larry Jr. was preceded in death by his mother, Bette C. Walker. He is survived by his daughter, Brittany Barnes (PJ); his father, Larry W. Zimmerman (Maxine); sister Lori wiseman (Bruce); brother, Jamie Thorpe; Step-brother Steve Freeman, and step-sister Laurie Maitland; and granddaughter Brooklyn.

A graveside service will be held Friday, January 31, 2020, Peninsula Memorial Park Cemetery at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity.

Service Information

Date: Friday, January 31, 2020

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location:

Peninsula Memorial Park

12750 Warwick Blvd

Newport News, Virginia 23606

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Cemetery Information

Date: Friday, January 31, 2020

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location:

Peninsula Memorial Park

12750 Warwick Blvd

Newport News, Virginia 23606

Map

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Darlene Messick posted on 1/31/20

Larry has been a lifelong friend...we meet back in elementary school. We were neighbors and soon became like family. My most memorable memory of Larry out of so many is the times he used to prank call me on the phone...he got me some many times!! There was not a time we were together he didnt make someone in the room laugh. The news of his passing is so hard to absorb. God needed him more.. May God embrace Larry' s family and friends to help the healing and to have strength in the days to come. You will be missed my friend for you touched some many in your own special silly ways!! Rest easy. Love Darlene-Charlene

Lori & Bruce Wiseman posted on 1/30/20

Little brother Larry one of my best memories was you kicking your loafer over the shoe racks at Shoe Department while Megan is working and made a perfect field goal for the NFL across the store. He even done the referee goal sign!!

Jim and Angela Wilson posted on 1/29/20

Larry and Maxine, Sorry to hear of your loss our prayers are with you and your family.

Kendall Kimball posted on 1/29/20

I enjoyed talking to larry. He was always so sweet and funny. He was the best cashier ever. Always had a good conversation with you waiting on your car. He will truly be missed.

Michael Smith posted on 1/28/20

I am a regular customer of Cofer Auto. This is the only ties I have to Larry, but they are all pleasant. I always enjoyed talking to Larry while waiting on my vehicle. I sure am going to miss that laugh he had. RIP my friend. It was a privilege to know you and be in your company. God bless this family.

Richie Kincaid posted on 1/28/20

Many great memories with Larry. Gonna miss you buddy until we meet again. Love you brother.

Mark Wertz posted on 1/28/20

I’ll never forget Larry putting oil in the radiator of the red Camero we rode to school in together , he sure kept Pat busy fixing that car . Larry was one of a kind and we were great friends growing up . Sorry you had to leave us so early .

Sheila posted on 1/28/20

To the Zimmerman Family, We ( the Smithfield O’Reilly team) we’re so shocked and saddened to learn of Larry’s sudden passing . I usually saw him at least 2 or more times a day, 5 days a week . What a character he was , always joking, and his laugh, that will never be forgotten. I will surely miss our kidding around at Cofers Auto, he always had something funny to say . I will never forget him . My thoughts and prayers to the Family . May he rest in eternal peace .

Jim moore posted on 1/28/20

Sorry for the loss of Larry. Was with him at cofers the week before he died. I will miss him.

Brian Spikes posted on 1/28/20

As I leave this post I can hear him saying, "gay, yer dumb..that's dumb"..haha..one of a kind! Sorry for your loss.

Kirby Maitland posted on 1/28/20

Very sorry for your loss

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