Gregory T. Zimmerman
March 17, 1976 - May 25, 2020
Obituary
Gregory Travis Zimmerman of Aberdeen passed away Monday, May 25. He was 44. Born in Havre de Grace, he was the son of LaDonna (Brown) Zimmerman and the late Ike Zimmerman.
Greg was a 1994 graduate of Aberdeen High School where he and his wife of 21 years were Prom King and Queen. A softball enthusiast, Greg played and managed Ike’s slowpitch softball team since 2004. He also coached for Aberdeen Parks and Rec, Churchville Patriots, Churchville Lightning, and Aberdeen High School girls fastpitch softball teams. A genuine sports fan, Greg supported the Ravens, Orioles, and Kentucky Wildcats. Greg enjoyed hunting, working out at the gym, and binge watching Karate Kid, Rocky, Major League, and any Clint Eastwood movie time and time again. Through watching the Barstool pizza reviews, Greg became a pizza critic (or so he thought). Before working for Solvay, he worked for Rite-Aid for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Becky (Mortus) Zimmerman, daughter Emma D. Zimmerman, dogs Bella and Sadie, mother LaDonna Zimmerman, and his sister Shawn Edwards and husband Craig of Aberdeen. He is also survived by his nieces Alisha and Tiffany Testerman, nephew Jacob Edwards, in-laws Barbara and Rigor Mortus of Aberdeen, and brother-in-law Brian Mortus. Greg became a brother to his teammates and father figure to the girls he coached and will be missed dearly by his extended softball family.
A celebration of his life will take place at a later date.
Contributions in his memory will be made to Churchville Lightning softball.
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There are no public events for Gregory at this time.
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Talitha Lyons
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Papa Zim (as Alexis called him) inspired her to be her BEST....when she would say “I SUCK”, he would say “YES”, now do BETTER😂. He told her “he was the only one who could say that to her”!! He was a father to her in so many ways. RIP Papa Zim🥎💙💛⚡️🦅
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Pat Johnson
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To a great guy, Greg Zimmerman, you will surely be missed. I’ve known Greg since my son, Frank Johnson, was in middle school. He was such an awesome man, great family man, wonderful father and an excellent coach. Greg has loved softball ever sense I’ve known him. I coached their little league team through Parks and Rec (Churchville and Aberdeen). This man made a huge impact on lots of young girls. You and you’re family will be in my thought and prayers, and you will definitely be missed by many. I won’t forget that beautiful smile and friendly voice whenever I saw him. Love you Greg! Becky and Emma, if you need anything at all just give me a call. Pat Johnson 443-910-0321
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Rick Beeghley
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Greg was one of the realist people I've ever met. For as great of a person, he was just as humble. His laugh was so contagious and to hear him tell a story would leave your sides hurting. I consider myself to be blessed to have known the Z man and hopefully I can be even half the man you were buddy.. You will be missed my friend and I'll see you again on the diamond in the sky holding down the hot corner...
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Eric Sohl
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Much Love & Prayers old friend!
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Merlin & Marilyn Erickson
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We have just learned of this and with great sorry we send this. We knew Greg most of his life. Greg and our son , Michael Erickson, went to school together and both shared the love of baseball. Greg will be mixed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Merlin & Marilyn Erickson