John Orin Zipperer III's Obituary
John Orin Zipperer, III, 65, a 5th generation Florida resident passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018 in Ft. Myers, FL. He was born December 18, 1953 in Gainesville, FL.John was a loving and generous son, husband, father, brother, and friend. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Auburn University. He was bold and lived life to the fullest as a gladiola grower, hybridizer, adventurer, avid reader, world traveler, cowboy, captain, fisherman, hunter, mountain climber, scuba diver and cyclist.John preceded in death by his mother, Jennie Lee Zipperer and is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Amy Jo Zipperer of Ft. Myers, FL; four daughters, Christy Lee Rogers of Live Oak, FL, Georgia Nicole Gornto (James) of Ft. Myers, FL, Priscilla Ann Zipperer of Lehigh Acres, FL and Amy Alexandra Zipperer of Ft. Myers, FL; his father, John Orin Zipperer, Jr of Ft. Myers, FL; two sisters, Dianne Streid and Jennie Elizabeth Zipperer both of Tallahassee, FL; one brother, Douglas Zipperer of Ft. Myers, FL; eight grandchildren, Lillian, Orin, Isabella, Alexander, Isaiah, Stanford, Alexey and Amie Madeleine; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends.A Memorial Service celebrating John’s life will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 24, 2019 inside the Chapel at Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33907.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association in loving memory of John Orin Zipperer, III.Arrangements for final care have been entrusted to Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33907, (239) 936-0555. To share a story or photo, leave a tribute or to offer a condolence at this difficult time please visit www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign the guestbook.
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