Greg was born on February 5, 1958 in Fort Benning, Georgia, to Jerry and Mary Zimmerman. Greg’s Father was an accomplished concert pianist, and encouraged the musical gifts that he saw in Greg. It wasn’t long until Greg was strongly attracted to the guitar, and as a young boy, he carried a guitar nearly everywhere he went. With time and practice he became an outstanding Guitarist and also was talented at the piano, keyboard, bass, drums and percussion. In short, he was a musical genius!
He was preceded in death by his sister, Susie, his brother Johnny, his Mother, Mary, and his son-in-law, Ben. He is survived by his parents, Jerry and Roberta Zimmerman, his wife Tanya, his daughter, Danielle, his son, Zachery, his step daughter and step son-in-law, Katie and Cleveland Jacobs, his grandchildren, Kaidence, Ellias, and Oliver, his brother-in-law, Wayne, his nephew Joel, and his niece Lana. He is also survived by his Pastor and family, a church family which was much like a family to him, members of the worship band he played with faithfully every week, and a number of fellow musicians who have known him, played together with him, and have loved him through the years.
Greg was a 1976 Graduate of Shoreline High School in Shoreline, Washington, where he further advanced on the guitar, and enjoyed playing in the jazz band. He played in some bands in the Greater Seattle area, playing for “Amethyst”, for two years while still in High School in 1973. Later in 1979, he became a part of “Reflections”, a band started by high school musicians from Mercer Island High School. Former band members had a “Reflections” reunion in the recent past and Greg was a part of that reunion. He was admired by both bands for his talent both as a lead guitarist, and as a keyboard player…bringing his influences from rock, jazz, classical, and the blues, and blending it together with his “laid back” style, and his solid vocals. He attended Shoreline Community College, and continued with his study of the guitar. As years went by, Greg had faced some hardships, and through them found the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior, and started attending church and playing for the Lord. He saw a pretty gal, 
Tanya, at church and admired her musical talent and beautiful voice. Greg and Tanya were married for 23 years and shared together in music ministry throughout those years…composing many Christian songs together (on the order of Lennon and McCartney), and traveling in their ministry as a duet vocalist team, “Gathered Fragments.” Greg and Tanya recorded many songs, combining their mutual songwriting talents, and helped other musicians record their music as well. Together with Tanya, Greg was a part of several ministries as a worship team guitarist, and a youth choir leader. Just prior to his passing, Greg was a key part of the music ministry at Bothell Worship Center, playing electric and acoustic guitar and keyboards, as well as singing. He was loved and appreciated by his church family, and was faithful to help with music week after week. Greg was really thankful to the Lord for all God had done for him. He had a quiet gentle way of letting his faith shine through his life without forcing people away. He loved his wife and family, his church family, and he loved playing the guitar! He was a die-hard football fan, loved a good pizza, always loved Tabasco sauce, and brought a certain quiet gentleness with him as he would share with you. As he has now passed from this life on earth, he has joined the guitar section in the presence of the Lord! His music can never be replaced, but we can join him in music again…if we make Heaven our home!
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Bothell Worship Center.