Mr. Willie Zimmerman, Jr. of 200 Batan Court, Elloree died on August 25, 2015.

Mr. Willie "Little Man" Zimmerman Jr, son of the late Willie Zimmerman Sr. and Estelle Oliver Zimmerman, was born Sept 15, 1928 in Elloree, South Carolina. He departed this life on August 25, 2015 at his residence.

He was schooled in Elloree, South Carolina and joined the Granger Baptist Church, at a young age. He joined the US Army on February 26, 1953. On March 12th, 1954 Willie and Mattie Mae Rhodes was united in holy matrimony. Three Children proceeded him in death: Earl Zimmerman, Harold Zimmerman and Jeraldean Grays.

He leaves to mourn, his passing: His loving and devoted wife of 63 years Mattie Mae Zimmerman of the home, two daughters Sylvia Fentress of Detroit, MI and Brenda (Michael) Shingler of Santee, SC. Three sons, Marvin(Carol) Zimmerman of Irmo, SC, Verlin (Bridgett) Zimmerman of Decatur, GA and Kelvin Zimmerman of Orangeburg, SC; 14 grands, 7 great grands, two sisters: Ethel Mae Pelzer of New York and Betty Joe Brantley of Elloree, South Carolina, four sisters-in-law: Mary Lou Keitt of Santee, SC, Ethel Hill and Betty Rhodes of Boston, Mass and Minnie Smith of Long Island, NY, one brother-in-law: Carlie Rhodes of Santee, SC and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Zimmerman will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, August 30, 2015 at the Granger Baptist Church, 280 Carriage Hill Road, Elloree with the Rev. Dr. Edward Prince, Pastor officiating. The casket will be placed in the church at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation at Williams Funeral Home of Elloree is scheduled from 3:00 to 7:00 PM, Saturday August 29, 2015.

Friends may call at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Brenda Shingler, 399 Barcelona Drive, Santee or the funeral home.