Charles Richard "Rick" Zimmerman, age 65, of Carlisle entered the heavenly gates on April 21, 2021. He was born on July 19, 1955, to Margaret Zimmerman-Bethell and the late Charles Richard Zimmerman. He graduated from Manzano High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and from the University of Arkansas with a B.S. in Business Administration. Rick retired as the IT manager for Lennox Industries in Stuttgart. He was a natural craftsman who could create anything with his hands. He enjoyed duck hunting, the Razorbacks, his five granddaughters, and spending his mornings on his tractor at the farm. Every afternoon was reserved for golf. His time spent with his buddies was a true joy. This message came from a friend,"They don't make them like this guy anymore." He was the nicest, most appreciative, and complimentary guy you would ever meet. He always had your back whether he was on your team or not. His "high-fives may have actually hurt at times, but what I wouldn't give to have one more. I'm going to miss you buddy." Rick is survived by his wife, Jo Zimmerman; one son, Brock Zimmerman (Jen); one step-daughter, Melissa Moody (William); one step-son, Nathan Campbell (Priscilla); his mother and stepfather, Margaret and John Bethell; five granddaughters, Madison Moody, JoAnna Moody, Gracie Campbell, Hadley Campbell and Allie Zimmerman; his brother, Phil Zimmerman (Tina); his nephew, Dylan Zimmerman (Emily); his niece, Hannah Zimmerman; his aunt and uncle, Phyllis Hooten, Kay Ostrem (Dan); his brother-in-law, Eddie Raper (Sandy), and his in-laws, Arlene and James Burks. The family will be eternally grateful to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Springhill Baptist Hospital for their excellent care and compassion during his long battle with Covid-19. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Carlisle. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, April 25, 2021, at the First United Methodist Church in Carlisle with visitation from 1 to 2, prior to the service. Interment will be in the Carlisle Cemetery.
Obituary: Westbrook Funeral Home