David L. Zimmerman, 77, of Lafayette, passed away at 7:43 am on Monday, October 26, 2015 at St. Elizabeth East. He was born February 6, 1938, in Johnson County, to the late Melvin Zimmerman and Emma Rainwater Zimmerman who survives. He attended school in Nineveh, IN before moving to Lafayette and graduated from Wea High School in 1956. On September 1, 1956 he married Sharon McKinney in Lafayette and she survives. For twenty seven years, David was employed by Kirby Risk Supply Company. In 1983, he became a co-owner of L&Z Supply Inc. a wholesale plumbing and heating company in Lafayette. He attended Stidham United Methodist Church and First Christian Church. Dave was someone who people always loved to be around. His sense of humor made everyone laugh. He was beloved by all his family and friends. Surviving along with his wife and mother are a daughter, Beth Buffington (John) of Livonia, MI, three sons, Greg Zimmerman (Karen) of Indianapolis, Gery Zimmerman (Jo) of Fallbrook, CA and Bobb J. Zimmerman of Shelbyville. Also surviving are five precious grandchildren, Sarah, Katie, Anne, Scott and Kelly and seven adorable great grandchildren, Eve, Cora, Lucy, Emma, Ryan, Cameron and McKenna. David was preceded in death by his brother Keith Zimmerman. Visitation will be from 1:30 until the time of the memorial service at 3:30 pm on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel with Rev. David Inskeep officiating. Those wishing may contribute in David's name to Stidham United Methodist Church.