Jared Brent Zimmerman Obituary (1971

Jared Brent Zimmerman was born on August 16, 1971, in Gainesville, Fl. to father Arnie Zimmerman and mother Sandi Coccari. He graduated from Buchholz high school and formed M&J Lawn Care and Stump Grinding business with his best friend, Matt Strope. Jared was very social, had a great sense of humor and always had a smile on his face. He never met a stranger and had many wonderful friends who lovingly called him "Cowboy" because he was seldom without his jeans, boots, and hat.Jared enjoyed working at the Canoe Outpost in High Springs. He spent lots of time outside on the many local rivers and springs and never missed an opportunity to make new friends.Jared's first loves were his daughters, Keely, Kayden, Kenslee and grandson Brooks. He often watched Western movies and took every opportunity for an afternoon nap. He was an avid dog lover and never went anywhere without his beloved dogs, Rascal and Wayne.Jared passed away peacefully in the care of Hospice on April 17, 2023, with family by his side.He is preceded in death by his father, Arnie Zimmerman and grandson Kade Brooks Alpe. He is survived by his mother, Sandi Coccari (Bill), stepmother Mary Ann Zimmerman; siblings Hal Diggs, Kelly Cannon (Timothy) and Kristy Colon (Eric); daughters Keely Zimmerman Alpe (Devon), Kayden Dawn Zimmerman, Kenslee Roselind Zimmerman, nieces and nephew Hailey Diggs, Madison and Skylar Cannon, Jacob and Caroline Colon and Grandson Brooks Riley Alpe. A Celebration of Life is being held Saturday, April 22, at 11 am at Milam's Newberry Funeral Home. 22405 West Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL. A gathering with friends and family will be held immediately afterward at the same location. The family requests that everyone dress country casual with jeans, boots, and lids. (Cowboy hats or Baseball caps.)In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Haven Hospice https://beyourhaven.org/stores/gainesville-e-t-york-care-center-and-corporate-offices/or the local Humane Society https://www.humanesocietyncfl.org/donate/.