William "Wild Bill" John Zimmer Jr.

Bill was born at Jefferson Davis hospital December 9, 1955 in Houston, TX. Bill and his family moved to Elmira, NY where he attended Elmira Free Academy. He graduated with the class of 1975. Bill started work in the construction field at the age of 13 and continued working in all areas of industry for the next 53 years. He was a commercial superintendent and the guy people called when a job needed to get done.

Bill loved motorcycles but had a special fondness for his Harley. He loved riding across the country with his biker crew and shared many adventures with them over his life. He participated in charity rides across several states and helped countless people over his many years of community service.

Bill enjoyed watching movies, classic cars, working on his boat, but most of all spending time with his family and friends. He adored and spoiled his daughters. The best gift you could give Bill was your time. That was what he loved and appreciated the most. During the last year of his life, he enjoyed working on the restoration of his beloved 1967 Mercury Cougar with his family. Although he was unable to finish it, his family intends to continue the restoration and make his dream a reality.

Bill is preceded in death by his father William John Zimmer, Sr, mother M. Elaine Spence Zimmer, his brothers Fredrick Zimmer and Bryan Zimmer.

Bill is survived by his daughter Shannon and husband J. Wade Purdy; his daughters by heart Theresa Schuyler; Lisa and husband Michael Elder, Shane and husband Chris Meyer, his sisters Beadie and husband David Locke and Verna McDermott. His grandchildren Jaime Purdy and wife Chelsea Varela; Shelby Schroeder and fiancé Jordan Morris, Kyle Schroeder, James “Jimmy” Purdy, his grandchildren by heart Christian Cooper, Jared Lewis and Cameron Kozlek. Along with nephew D.J. Locke and wife Carrie, niece Shawna and husband Jonathan Skinner, nephew John McDermott and wife Jessica, nephew Tristan Locke and wife Carolyn, niece Brieanne and husband Alfa Shaw and 15 great nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Special thanks to Bill’s long-time neighbor and close friend Ed Perez and one of his best friends D. Jean Vander Cruyssen for all the little things that made a big difference.

A Celebration of Life for Wild Bill will be held Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039, followed by a memorial service from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brooksidefuneralhomelauder.com for the Zimmer family.