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Harry Simlick III

Harry Simlick Obituary

Harry Joseph Simlick III CHESAPEAKE - Harry Joseph "H.J." Simlick III, 49, passed away Sept. 13, 2008. Born in Kentucky, Hank was a resident of Chesapeake. Hank was a member of St. Stephen, Martyr Catholic Church. Hank was the manufacturer's rep for the state of Virginia for TriStar and president of Colonial Star for 28 years. Hank received many outstanding awards for dedicated service, including the Gladiator Award, Customer Service Award and the Presidential Award. Hank had a passion for boating and was a very giving person to others and he was deeply loved by family, friends and the community. Hank was preceded in death by his father, Harry Simlick Jr. and mother, Carolyn Anderson. Hank is survived by his only daughter, Danielle Simlick and her mother, Judy Simlick, of Chesapeake. Hank is also survived by the mother who raised him, Margie Simlick and brother, Fritz Simlick, both from Kentucky. He will also be missed by a dear friend, Theresa Stern. The family will be receiving guests Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Twiford Funeral Home, Cedar Road Chapel, Chesapeake. A funeral will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. in St. Stephen, Martyr, 1544 S. Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, with reception following at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CHKD, Child Life Department, 601 Children's Lane, Norfolk, VA 23507. Online condolences may be posted at our web site www.twifordfh.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 16, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Harry Simlick

15 Entries

James Roth

March 10, 2023

H J taught me a lot about Life. He was an inspirational leader and I will be forever grateful for the time I spent working with him and his wife Judy! He taught me to always BE FANTASTIC no matter what life was dealing me for a hand! Thank you H J
and God bless you brother!

Bill Harrison

September 18, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Art Verdin

September 17, 2008

Judy and Danielle: I hope you understand that God is with you in all of your steps even though we know not where we are walking. Hank was a good man and he will welcome you one day into heaven. Be thankful that he was in your life.

Maggie Boylan

September 17, 2008

I met Hank & Judy through my ex-in-laws (Diane & Chuck) and although I never kept in touch after my divorce, I have fond memories of times at the pool, parties, football games and the cruise to nowhere.
Judy and Danielle, I am truly sorry for your loss. Hank's generosity and kindness touched many. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Alex Stone

September 17, 2008

I had the pleasure of knowing HJ for almost my whole life. He was a good father, and always tried to help people around him. You always felt at home if you were at his place. All the good times we had on he's boat. My mother has worked for him for over 12 years. Me and my brother Andrew used to run around the office late at night. I wished i could of help him more through out his life. My best wishes to Judy, Daniellle, and Thersa. Also to the rest of his family. I'm sorry for the lost. HJ will always be missed and remembered for all the good things he done. HJ and his family will be in our prayers. "Even though he his gone, he will not be forgotten"

Barbara and Jim Stillman

September 17, 2008

To Danielle and family, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We pray for God's comfort to all the family, from Crystal's grandparents.

Kristina Somers

September 16, 2008

Although I only knew H.J. and Theresa for a brief couple of years....he had an intuitive and insightful perception of who you were. I'm certain that all who were blessed to cross H.J.'s path will remember him with a smile.
Thank you H.J.
Kristina Somers, a friend

Carolyn (Boone) Panagopoulos

September 16, 2008

Like my sister, Kathy, wrote in this guestbook, I too have fond childhood memories of hanging out with Hank and my other cousins at family get-togethers. Sometimes it's the simplest things that someone does that stay with you forever. With Hank it was the fact that even though everyone else called me Carol, he called me by my given name, Carolyn which I enjoyed immensely. Because of that simple little act I always had a special place in my heart for him. I met up with his brother Fritz in Louisville just a couple of weekends ago and he had given me Hank's number so I could try to reconnect with him. From the words written in this guest book by his friends and loved ones I have missed out on knowing a wonderful adult. I hadn't seen Hank since I was a teenager and was looking forward to meeting him again as an adult. My deepest, heartfelt sympathies go out to his family and friends and I hope you're able to find comfort in warm memories of happy times you shared together.

Kathy Boone Mullen

September 16, 2008

I will always treasure wonderful childhood memories of my cousin Hank and hanging out with all of my cousins at family events many years ago -- in Louisville and Brown County especially. To all who loved Hank -- you have my deepest sympathy and prayers.

Julie Chappell

September 16, 2008

Theresa & Simlick family,
There are no word's to express the deep sorrow and pain that we all feel for the loss of HJ. I can hear his deep jolly laugh and kind word's and stories, and lord know's, HJ was alway's dressed to the nine's. I was glad to have known him, as he was so kind to many and cared about others. God bless you all.

Gary & Saundra Hudson

September 16, 2008

What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. We'll greatly miss you HJ. Peace, Prayers and Blessings to the family.

Todd Jones

September 16, 2008

To H.J.'s family and many friends,especially Theresa. I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to you all. I only knew HJ for a few years. He was the type of guy that made you feel as though you had known him forever. We had some great times out on the Elizabeth River on his boats. He was one of the only people that I truly felt safe with on the water. He used to take my dog and myself out to the "Cove" along with Theresa and others. Those times were great and I'll never forget them or him. He seemed like he was the happiest while he was out on the river. HJ was one of the most personable, kindest, as well as generous people I have ever met anywhere in this world. I am deeply saddened on a personal level and only wish that I could have known him longer. I miss him already and will for a long time to come. I do feel fortunate to have known him at all. He had a very positive impact on me. I'll always love and remember that guy.

Brittany Clyburn

September 16, 2008

I'm sure I speak for many of Danielle's friends when I say how loved I felt by Mr. Simlick. He had a way of extending his fatherly ways so that all of her friends felt unbelievably special and cared for at the Simlick residence. I will forever remember Miami, Orlando, and volleyball games!

Meredith & Anna Simonsen

September 16, 2008

My mother and I send our deepest sympathies out to your family. H.J. was a very kind and generouse man and you will all be in our prayers. God Bless.

Jonna Thomas

September 16, 2008

My heart goes out to the family of HJ. HJ was a great man and a kind man. I was fortunate to have met him and his beautiful wife years ago at a little place called Winstons Cafe where I worked and than I tried to sell vacuum cleaners for him. Needless to say that didn't last long. A vacuum cleaner salesman I wasn't. HJ, you will be missed by many. God Bless You, and God Bless your family.

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