Robert "Rob" Walton Zimmerman

Robert "Rob" Walton Zimmerman, age 67 of Lawrenceville, GA passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

He was a native of Cherokee County (Andrews) and the son of the late Bruce W. Zimmerman and Lena Palmer Zimmerman of Marble, NC. Robert was a great son, husband, dad and "Pop". He was easy going, loved hard and spoke little. He enjoyed watching sports, especially Georgia Bulldog games. He loved his family deeply and had a special place in his heart for each one. Watching his grandchildren play baseball and swim was his delight. He was a member of Marble Springs Baptist Church.

In addition to his father he was preceded in death by one brother, Brian Zimmerman.

He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 31 years, Ronda Smith Zimmerman of Lawrenceville, GA; three sons, Erik Zimmerman and Ashley of Jefferson, GA, Paul Smith and wife Galilee of Burmingham, AL, and Derik Smith and wife April of Cumming, GA and six grandchildren, Aaron, Tylor, Payton, Jackson, Theo and Lola.

Funeral services will be held at 2pm, Sunday, March 15, 2026 at the Marble Springs Baptist Church. Rev. Toby Roehm will officiate. Burial will follow in the Moss Cemetery in Marble, NC. Pallbearers will be Aaron Smith, Tylor Smith, Jackson Zimmerman, Howard Coffey, Paul Smith, Derik Smith and Adam Williams.

The family will receive friends from 1-2 PM, Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Marble Springs Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the church at P,O, Box 264, Marble, NC 28905.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.