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W. Bruce Simms Jr.

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W. Simms Obituary

SIMMS W. Bruce Simms, Jr., 84, loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and fafa passed away peacefully on April 11, 2011. Born and raised in Portsmouth, Ohio and resident of Westerville, Ohio since 1962. He is preceded in death by his father W. Bruce Simms, Sr. and mother Anna Simms, sisters Libby, Kate, Ruth, Ada and Peggy, son Michael and daughter Robin. An avid sports fan, a great lover of OSU football and golf including the Master's Tournament. A World War II Veteran, former Lions Club member and inducted Kentucky Colonel. Member of Central College Presbyterian Church, graduate of The Ohio State University. He loved meeting people that lead to a life-time of work that included Landmark Corp., Roush Hardware, Sears, Harry & Dots Bait Store and most recently Lowes Hardware off of Hudson Ave. He is survived by wife of 63 years, Betty; sons, David (Debbie) of Calabash, NC and Brian (Angie) of Westerville; grandchildren, Heather Smith (Kevin), Gene Riggs, Jennifer Simms, Emily Hindbaugh, Eric Hindbaugh and A.J. Hindbaugh; great-grandchildren, Madelyn, Logan Michael, Gavin and Lukas; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2011 at MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 East Schrock Road, Westerville, with visitation from 12Noon-2 p.m. Dr. Richard Ellsworth officiating. Interment Blendon Central Cemetery.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 12 to Apr. 14, 2011.

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June 5, 2011

I will never forget Mr. Simms from the days he worked at Harry and Dots Bait Store. Our family lived on Sunbury Rd., in the historic Timothy Lee house. As young kids, we used to go out at nights after a rain and with our flashlights, we would collect buckets of earthworms. The very next day, we would walk over to Harry and Dots and do "business" with Mr. Simms. He would trade us candy for the worms. He was so kind and never treated us as "pesky kids". It's a childhood memory I will always treasure. My prayers are with Mr. Simms family.

--Renee Fister-Lee, Burlington, NC
(formerly of Westerville Ohio)

Dona Ferris

April 14, 2011

Brian,
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Dona Ferris

Jeff Springer

April 14, 2011

Bruce was a wonderful person to work with at our Lowes store 1175 in Columbus. He always made it a point to say hi to every employee that passed his desk in our hardware department.

He will definitely be missed at our store.

God Bless your family at this time..

Mary Lou & Dan Alderman

April 13, 2011

Betty and family,
You are in our hearts and prayers.

Mike & Carole Scheerer

April 13, 2011

Brian,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow and grief. May your sorrow be brief in the thought that your dad is now with God.

April 13, 2011

Brian,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow and grief. May your sorrow be brief in the thought that his suffering is over and that he is with God.

Mike & Carole Scheerer

Angie Brown

April 13, 2011

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kimberly Clark

April 13, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 13, 2011

Thank you for your service to our country.

Blue Star Mothers of America
Buckeye Military Moms, Chapter 9
Worthington/Cols. OH

Lisa Frew

April 13, 2011

Betty, Brian, Angie & Gene,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Bruce. He was a very sweet and kind soul. If there is anything I can do for you and your family, please let me know. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

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