Jason Edward Zimmerman, age 52, of Parma, MI, formerly of Jackson, MI, passed away on February 16, 2025. He was born on July 6, 1972, in Jackson, MI, the son of Allen "Rocky" and Vonda Lee (Mullins) Zimmerman.
Jason was an outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He worked as a machinist at Melling Industries for 23 years and enjoyed working on cars in his spare time. He was a member of Page Avenue Baptist Church. Jason cherished time spent with his entire family. He had an amazing bond with his in-laws, Gene and Sallianne Gardner, both of Jonesville, MI. Jason had a deep love and respect for his parents, Rocky and Vonda Zimmerman, both of Jackson, MI, and he went out of his way to make sure his three children and 10 grandchildren knew they were loved. He absolutely adored being around each one of them!
He is survived by his loving wife and true soul-mate, Bonnie Lynn Gardner; his parents, Allen "Rocky" Zimmerman and Vonda Lee Zimmerman of Jackson; his in-laws, Gene and Sallianne Gardner of Jonesville, MI; his three children, Ashlee (Andrew) Smith of Jackson, Alexis Zimmerman (Brandon Hamilton) of Pleasant Lake, and Daniel Gardner (Krystal Chapman) of Parma, 10 grandchildren: Valeira, AJ, Gena, Roselynn, Scarlette, Jeremiah, Austin, Ethan, Alyvia, and William; two brothers, Adam (Lyn) Zimmerman and Shaynne (Christie) Zimmerman, both of Jackson; and four nephews, Kaleb, Kameron, Damian (Amanda), and Matt; two nieces, Kaley (Adrian) and Heather (John); one great-nephew, Adrian; and one great-niece, Kennedy.
Visitation will be held at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 5-8 p.m., and on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 10-11 a.m.
A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Phil Draffen officiating. Burial will follow at Munith Cemetery. A Celebration of Life/Memorial Luncheon will immediately follow the burial at Page Avenue Baptist Church, 5023 Page Avenue, Jackson, MI 49201.
Donations to help for final costs of Jason Zimmerman and future living expenses may be made to: Bonnie Gardner.
Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.
