- Date Of Birth: June 5, 1936
- Date Of Death: March 27, 2016
- State: Arkansas
Robert Olen “Cotton” Zimmer of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, March 27, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Cotton was born June 5, 1936 in Center Point, Arkansas to Pete F. Zimmer and Iva Flynn. Cotton was 79 years, 9 months and 22 days old. Cotton was a long time member of Bates Pentecostal Church. Cotton enjoyed going to church and being with his church family.
Cotton especially enjoyed chasing his cows around. Working on his farm and being outdoors made him happy. He enjoyed time with his family and friends.
Cotton leaves behind to cherish his memory, one daughter, Sheila Nix and three sons: Billy Zimmer and wife Cassie, Mark Zimmer and Brian Zimmer all of Waldron, Arkansas as well as one sister, Marie Carnahan of Packsaddle, Arkansas and one brother, Amos “Poss” Zimmer of Waldron, Arkansas. Pawpaw will forever remain in the hearts of his five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Cotton will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted, including a host of extended family, friends, and loved ones dear to his heart.
Cotton was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Iva Zimmer, grandchildren: Christopher and Adam and one sister, Louise Garrett, and two brothers, Perry (Bo) Zimmer and Lynell (Whistle) Zimmer and son in law Mark Nix.
Cemetery Details Lamb Cemetery Hwy 250
Waldron, AR,
