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County commissioners acknowledged Monday that Judge George Zimmerman, justice of the peace for Precinct 4, will be retiring effective at the end of the month.

Zimmerman, 78, who did not run for re-election, is retiring for health reasons. He served for 18 years.

I have to start thinking more about me and my health, instead of the job, Zimmerman said. Ive been scheduling doctors appointments around my on-call schedule and its getting to where I cant do that anymore.

Zimmermans successor will be John Wesley Barton, who won the Republican primary in March. He garnered 61 percent of the vote against two other opponents. Commissioners plan to appoint Barton to the judges post the day after Zimmermans retirement goes into effect. He would have assumed the position in January.

Barton previously worked in the Texas Department of Public Safety.

I think hes a man of high integrity and a good Christian, Zimmerman said of Barton.

County Judge Mike Bradford said Zimmerman, or Judge Z, has fulfilled his duties with no issues from the Commissioners Courts end.

He has been a loyal public servant from the first day he arrived, Zimmerman said. We wish him nothing but the best what whatever life he chooses to pursue now.

Zimmerman offered advice to the incoming judge.

If it goes like it did the last 18 years, hes going to have double the work in 18 years than he does now, Zimmerman said.

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Commissioners set date for Justice of the Peace judge retirement