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Richard Simmons Obituary

Simmons Richard "Dick" Owen Simmons, 79, of Grove City, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 17, 1937 to the late Owen and Madaline Simmons. Richard worked for Napa Auto Parts in various positions for over 50 years. He attended Westgate Baptist Church, and he was a huge Ohio State Buckeye fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister-in-law Joan Simmons, brother-in-law George Alvoid and son-in-law Andy Bolding. He is survived by his wife, Verna; children, Jodell Simmons, Kevin (Sallee) Fluharty, Gregory (Cathi) Simmons, Jeri (Rick) Dick, Keith (Carol) Fluharty, Jeff (Tammy) Simmons, DaNail (Bob) Gennett, and Michelle Bolding; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and nephews; and siblings, David Simmons and Marilyn Alvoid. A visitation will be held on Monday, June 5, 2017 from 5-8 p.m. at the SCHOEDINGER GROVE CITY CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio 43123, where funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 10 a.m. with Mort Adams officiating. Interment to follow at Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cat Welfare or Westgate Baptist Church. Visit www.schoedinger.com to extend condolences or share a favorite memory.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jun. 1 to Jun. 3, 2017.

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Dinah White

June 6, 2017

It was 1977 Mr. Simmons when you gave me the nickel tour of NAPA and now the angels are giving you that same nickel tour of a much better place!

Joyce Wilson

June 5, 2017

Dick...a loving husband, an excellent father...a great friend to many...a really GOOD man! He had one of the best smiles ever because it always spread from his mouth, lit his eyes with a twinkle, and settled in his heart. May your sadness for this loss be lessened in time when you fully realize that you have so many wonderful memories that are always with you. I have found this to be true....Grief never ends...but it changes. It's a passage...not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith...It is the price of love.

Tom Drake

June 4, 2017

R.I.P. My friend hope we have breakfast together again some day , enjoyed every one we had together

Tracy Jones

June 3, 2017

A man with a heart of gold, Sending prayers to all family and friends of Dick. Rest In Peace, dear friend.

deborah/chris kuhar

June 3, 2017

had a lot of fun over the years working with you

Anita Lucas

June 3, 2017

I will always remember all the jokes and stories you would tell. Now you can rest in heaven with all the angels ROS. Love you man.

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Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Schoedinger Norris Grove City

4242 Hoover Road, Grove City, OH 43123

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Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Schoedinger Norris Grove City

4242 Hoover Road, Grove City, OH 43123

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6

Interment

Sunset Cemetery

OH 43123

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