Stevie Lee Zollman, 74 of Lexington died Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, at CarilionRoanoke MemorialHospital.

Born March 24, 1952, in Lexington, he was a son of the late Joseph Edward Coleman Zollman and Beatrice Sorrells Zollman.

Stevie grew up in the Poplar Hill community and told stories of riding his bicycle to school in the rain and snow down Jacobs Ladder. 

Stevie was a 1970 graduate of Lexington High School where he played football, and a 1972 graduate of DanvilleCommunity College. 

He began working in the Physics Department of VMI in 1971 and retired in 2010 with 38 years of service as a HVAC tech.  He was a Master Electrician and jack-of-all trades. 

He loved to hunt, ride motorcycles, and educate youth through Shooting Sports, Hunters Education, NRA, and 4-H. He also was a 4-H All Star, former member of Effinger Ruritan Club, and in the early 2000s assistant rifle coach for the VMI rifle team under Sgt. J.A. Thorp.  He was on the construction crew for KIDZ PLACE and could be counted on to lend a hand to his community or those in need.

Surviving are his children, Heather D. Zollman, and Brad J. Zollman (Emily); brothers, Joseph R. Zollman (Cindy), and Clay E. Zollman (Teresa); five grandchildren, Schylar, Sawyer, Eli, Stella and Samuel; significant other for 26 years, Nora C. Nash; mother of his children, Wanda Z. Dunnigan; friend and father of Eli Christopher R. Plogger; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; canine companion, Bruce, and many friends, including Ray Schnitzer.

A visitation will be held on Monday, Oct. 26, from 5 to 7 pm. at Harrison Funeral Home.  A memorial service will be scheduled later.

In lieu of flowers, consider visiting a friend, shaking a hand, saying hello or donating to an outdoors youth education program, childhood cancer research, or community organization of your choice. 

Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.