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Walter Simuel Obituary
1925 - 2018
Walter Eugene Simuel Jr., age 92. Sunrise February 27, 1925. Sunset: January 13, 2018, at his residence surrounded by his family and loved ones. Preceded in death by his parents Walter Eugene Simuel Sr. and Hattie Rollins Simuel, wife Lessie Mae, daughter Paula Simuel-Crawford, sons Reginald Gray and Michael Gray, grandson Brandon Simuel-Crawford, great-grandson Melvin Dalequan Simuel (CJ). Survived daughters, Kathy Burgess (Robert) and Verne "NayNay" Barker-Gross (James); sons, Kenneth Burgess (Pam) and James Daraja; 21 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, his cat, Ludacris. Celebration of Life Service Saturday, January 20, 2018 Chapel of Wayne T. Lee Funeral Service, 1370 E Main St, Columbus, Ohio 43205, 614-253-7944. Viewing will begin at 9:30am, followed by service at 10:30am with Pastor Wayne T. Lee, Jr., Eulogist. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Professional Ministry of Comfort Entrusted to the WAYNE T. LEE FUNERAL SERVICE.
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Ronnica Duncan
February 6, 2018
You will be truly missed by your grandsons Eric& Ky'Ron Simuel-Crawford who are so proud and honored to pass down the Simuel name RIH
Patricia Barker
January 22, 2018
Rest in peace! I never knew you except through your Daughter Nay Nay, but my husband "Lester Dean Barker"said you were quite the man! Sleep well in Heaven!
leslie ferguson-hartley
January 19, 2018
I have only known you for a short time but was blessed to be able to see and know a relative who lived a long life. love you and may you rest in peace love you and the wonderful family you blessed me with.
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Stephen Groce
January 19, 2018
Grandpa I love you I'm the only grandchild of yours that have your middle name and I will pass it down the line its not the same without u grandpa I love you and miss you so much
Reatha Ayers
January 18, 2018
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Mia Jones
January 18, 2018
Walter good father good provider a good person you truly will be missed
tisha Yashon
January 18, 2018
Gone but never forgotten. Mr. Walt was a awesome man with lots of knowledge.
Tisha
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