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Gary W. Simmons

FUNERAL HOME

Hankins & Whittington

5301 Albemarle Road

Charlotte, North Carolina

Gary Simmons Obituary

Gary W. Simmons
'Pop'
Mr. Simmons, 61, of Charlotte, died Friday, April 1, 2005, at home.
A Service of Remembrance will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at 556 NC Highway 24/27 West, Midland, NC. Friends may call on the family starting from Noon until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, also at 556 NC Highway 24/27 West in Midland.
On October 13, 2004 he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cathy 'Cork' Jefferson Simmons. Surviving are his children, Robin and Bobby Toney of Charlotte, Mark and Michelle Simmons of Oakboro, NC, and Vikki and Robbie Cochran of Mint Hill, NC; his mother, Olive E. Barnes Simmons; brother, Royce Simmons, and seven grandsons, Michael, Bryan, Nick, Garrett, Tyler, Dylan, and Chance.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Buddy Kemp Caring House, 242 South Colonial Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28207 or to Hospice of Cabarrus County, PO Box 1235, Concord, NC 28026-1235.
The family offers special thanks to Dr. Scott McGinnis of Presbyterian Radiation Oncology, Dr. H. Grant Taylor and the nurses on 3A for their love, concern and care given to Pop.
Arrangements are by the Wilson Chapel of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, on-line at www.hankinsandwhittingtonwil- sonchapel.com.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Apr. 3, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Gary Simmons

14 Entries

Vikki

April 1, 2006

I guess this will be my last entry. I will continue to love and think about you and mama everyday. It has been a year, and I am no better today than a year ago. I miss you guys so much and I don't think my heart will ever be happy again. There is a hole there that will never mend. It seems to grow bigger and bigger everyday. I am still waiting to see you and Mama and I will continue to wait until you are ready. I love you Daddy, and I will never forget you.

Dylan Simmons

February 26, 2006

Dear Pop,

I cannot wait to see you!!Ilove you &miss you.You'll always live in my heart!

your 11 yr. old grandson

mark simmons

February 26, 2006

hey oldman. what can i say. u know it all pop.i miss my buddy.terribly.i love you daddy

Tiffany Huntley

September 6, 2005

Hey Mr.Gary, it's been a long long time and within that time, I've missed you more than you'll ever know. I can't belive it's been 5 months already since you passed. When I think about it, I mean I'm going to have to go the rest of my life without you, your advice, and most of all your friendship. It's just that lately all I can think about is you and i just hate that i miss you soo much. I feel selfish b/c your family must miss you 10x as much as i do and i can't even imagine how much that is. It's like all the time i don't want to show my sadness b/c if i did i wouldn't just be bringing myself down I'd be bringing down everyone. And now lately I'm not even sure I want to be an actress anymore I don't want to spend my whole life seaching for a dream that may or may not happen and I'm scared I'm real scared. I love you and I miss you:(

Tiffany Huntley

Vikki

August 7, 2005

Happy Birthday Daddy. I so wish you were here with me. I miss you more and more everyday. I have been dreaming about you lately. I woke myself up crying the other night, but it was so good to see you. I am still waiting on my visit. I hope you have not forgotten. What gets me through everyday is knowing that you are with Mama, and neither one of you have anymore pain. I don't think my heart will ever mend, it is broken permanently. I love you so much. You are forever in my heart.

Vikki

June 20, 2005

This is what I read at my Daddy's service. First, I would like to thank everyone for coming. You all know what a wonderful man my father was. He was very special to me and my family. When my Mama was sick, Daddy was her caregiver, he took better care of her than any nurse or doctor could have and I truly believe he was the reason Mama survived as long as she did. When I look back over the last year, I now see the signs of my Daddy's illness. He was such an unselfish man. He knew that he was sick and would not allow any attention to be diverted from Mama. He did not want her to know he was sick and I had told him that if she had known, she would have healed herself enough to take care of him. He wanted to make sure that Mama had all the care and love she needed. If that isn't love then I don't know what love is. Everyone has a father, but it takes someone pretty special to be a Daddy and that is what he was. MY DADDY. I remember that girls that he coached would call him Daddy and I have to be honest and say that it really irritated me. Now I understand why they did this. People that met my parents loved them from the start. They made a huge impact on many peoples lives. It is sad that they have been taken from us, but I know that in Heaven they are together and happy. When Mama had her 60th birthday party, I remember sitting back and watching them dance. Daddy would act like he was casting a fishing rod and reeling Mama in, this is what I picture them doing in Heaven and that brings a smile to my face. Over the last 6 months, Daddy has said to think of things that make you happy and don't worry about the things that don't. I have now learned that life is too short. I will miss him terribly and a day will not go by that I will not think of him. I love him more than I can express in words and I know he knew that. I want to thank you Daddy for loving me, teaching me, and showing me the road and giving me the push I needed but most of all thank you for being my Daddy. Fly with Mama, Daddy, Fly with Mama.

Vikki

June 19, 2005

Happy Fathers Day Daddy. I think today was the hardest day yet. I miss you so much, and long to hear your voice and feel your touch. I have so many things I want to tell you and I need your guidance Daddy. There is not a day goes by that I don't think of you and Mama. I am so sad, and I don't think that will ever change. I just wish I had had more time, Daddy. I don't know for sure if you knew I was there. I know you knew I love you more than life itself, and I will never stop. Please Lord take care of my Mama and Daddy. Forever in my heart. Your babygirl.

Vikki

June 8, 2005

Hello Daddy. I miss you so very much. I am still waiting on you. The days are not getting easier and I knew that wouldn't. I want to see you and Mama more than ever. My heart is broken and it will never mend. You and Mama are forever in my broken heart. I love you dearly.

Vikki

May 8, 2005

Today is a very hard day Daddy. I am grateful that you are there with Mama. I just can't believe that I have lost the both of you. I miss you so much. I am still waiting to see you. Come to me soon Daddy, I think it will help, and I will wait as long as I have to. My heart is broken and I don't think it will ever mend. I have an emptiness there that will never be filled. I love you so much and you are forever in my heart.

Vikki

April 11, 2005

Daddy, I just couldn't bring myself to come in here and write. It has been really hard. I miss you and Mama so much. Thank you for all the memories. I will cherish them forever. Robin, Mark and I will always be together. You and Mama don't need to worry about that. Fly with Mama, Daddy. Don't forget to come see me. Love you more and more everyday.

Harmony Huntley

April 7, 2005

Gary was the kindest,gentliest,most loving man I have ever known. It was truly an honor and a pleasure to spend time with him. He loved Tiffany and I loved him for that! He definately brought her closer to me, and for that I will never forget him. If everyone could have a father like him, the world would truly be a better place! My heart goes out to Robin,Mark,Vicki and all of the family. You were truly blessed when God chose Gary to be your dad! As Vicki said at the service,anyone can be a father, but it takes a very special man to be a daddy.And you were truly blessed to call him Daddy! My love to all of you.God Bless and remember how much he loved you and your mom and that he is dancing with Cork in paradise! Love you Robin.

Betty Howell

April 7, 2005

It was a pleasure to have been neighbors to Cathy & Gary for 15 yrs. Nice family and good neighbors.May you rejoice in heaven together.

Betty & Marvin Howell

tiffany huntley

April 4, 2005

When you get a gift you cherish it and thats what I did when I meet Mr.Gary he was by far the kindest man I ever knew he was a gift to me. He changed my life by doing little things things. He treated everyone with the same attitude with stern honesty. My apologies to the family. He loved all of you very very much. When Cork died he lost his true love and he spoke of her every time we spoke. His face lit up every time she was mentioned. He's with her now and he can do all the things he was limited to with his cancer. His life is truely one that will not be forgotten. I will miss him and it's not going to be easy, but, I'll try.

Alex Howell

April 4, 2005

Godspeed to a good man. It was a pleasure having known you.

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