Floyd Simmons Jr.

“El Chunko” was working out at Myers Park High School when I first met him in 1966. It was my first work out getting ready for the upcoming track season. Chunk was always helpful with training ideas and techniques and stories, wonderful stories.

In 1967 he helped me along with Stuart Allen, Bill Simmons and Harry Morrow of the Charlotte Observer start the Charlotte Mecklenburg Tract Club. We held “all comers” tract meets every Wednesday at Myers Park High School during the summer...

We will miss you, El Chunko

Charlotte has lost one of its greatest legends. Chunk Simmons brought national and international acclaim to the city he loved so dearly. Though he garnered two bronze medals in the Olympics, he was indeed "golden" in every aspect of his life. Chunk's spirit will live on in the hearts and minds of his family and the countless friends who admired and loved him.