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1937
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2014
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Leroy Simms Obituary
Born May 8, 1937 in Lucketts, VA, he was the son of the late John and Gertrude Simms.
Leroy retired from Essroc after 27 years in 1999.
Leroy was a life-long New York Yankees fan and was rarely seen without his signature Yankees baseball cap.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Charles Simms and wife, Janice, of Walkersville, MD; Corey Simms and wife, Rene, of Trinity, FL; and Bernard Simms and wife, Alda, of Frederick, MD. Leroy also leaves to cherish his memory: numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Pamela Mallory of Walkersville, MD, and Artiene Berry and husband, Sonny, of San Antonio, TX and one brother-in-law, Joseph Morrison and wife, Pat, of Hagerstown, MD.
He was predeceased by a son, Tyrone Morrison; and a daughter, Althea Gulliford, and several siblings; including special sister, Hilda (Toodles) Morrison.
The family will receive family and friends on Monday, December 29th; between 10:00 -11:00 a.m. at Jackson Chapel United Methodist Church, 5609 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, MD 21703. Funeral services will begin immediately following at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Rex R. Bowens, Sr. will officiate.
Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 9501 Catoctin Mountain Highway, Frederick, MD 21701.
Arrangements are by Stauffer Funeral Home, Frederick. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leroy Simms
Sponsored by Stauffer Funeral Homes, P.A. - Frederick.
December 29, 2014
To my Aunt Elsie and dear cousins,
I love you very much and I share in your loss. My prayers are with you and for you. And remember "God will never leave you nor forsake you but he will go with you always even to the end of time".
Love you all always,
Chucky Berry III and Family
December 29, 2014
To My Family,
My God Bless you and comfort you during this time of lost. So sorry we could not be there in person but we are definitely there in spirit. If there is anything we can do please call us. We will miss our brother and friend very much.
Love you all,
Sonny and Artiene Berry
Brenda Campbell
December 29, 2014
Bernie and Corey,
I am so sorry to learn of your father's passing. Prayers to you and your family at this difficult time.
Peggy Forsythe
December 26, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss, Elsie. I too will miss Leroy. He was such a loving, giving man! I didn't know him for long, but long enough to know what a good man he was.
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December 26, 2014
To my second mom sorry to hear of your loss miss you mrs elsie will see you soon
Ron and Ruth Miller
December 26, 2014
Elsie and Family,
Our deepest sympathy for the passing of Leroy. It was a joy for us to have known him. We became good friends with Leroy, and we will miss him so much. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this sad time. God bless you, Elsie and your family.
Lydia Mallory
December 25, 2014
Prayers going up for the family he will be missed
Elsie
God is with you. Always love to you and rest of family
Lydia Mallory
December 25, 2014
Prayers going up for the family he will be missed
Elsie
God is with you. Always love to you and rest of family
Reva Vanessa Pettaway
December 25, 2014
Mrs. Elsie and Family, My dearest and Deepest Condolences...Mr. Leroy will be missed. I love the way he treated Reva like she was his own granddaughter. God Bless You and Your Family,
Love Always,
Reva, Vanessa Pettaway and Family
Yolanda Mccoy
December 24, 2014
To a dear friend that I have known since my childhood I'm going to miss you even though haven't seen you in years me you and the family so much I need to plan a trip to see the family gonna miss you. I remember the growing up , living underneath you'll in J building in Waverly Garden . Stay blessed and rest in peace and Mrs. Elsie I love you and my condolence to you and the family
December 24, 2014
MS ELSIE AND FAMILY. I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOST OF YOUR LOVED ONE. MY HEART FELT CONDOLENCES. YOU ARE FOR EVER IN MY PRAYERS. MAY GOD GIVE YOU PEACE IN YOUR TIME OF NEED.
ROSE KING
francis &penny rinehart
December 24, 2014
to thefamliy sorry to hear about leroy at this of year
i work with at essroc
savannah Boyce
December 24, 2014
Elsie and family, so sorry to hear of your loss, You are in my prayers during this time.
nichelle coner
December 24, 2014
Ms. Elsie and Simms family. My deepest condolences and sympathy from my family to yours.
December 24, 2014
I will miss most about my Uncle Roy is his jokes and stories. I love you!!
Katrina Hill
Clarence Duckett
December 24, 2014
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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