Bill Simrell Obituary
Decatur
Funeral for the Rev. Bill Simrell, 93, of Decatur will be Saturday, August 13, 2011, at 2 p.m. at Central Baptist Church with the Rev. Rob Jackson and the Rev. Phil Waldrep officiating and Ridout's Brown-Service Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Rev. Simrell, who died Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at his residence, was born June 9, 1918. He retired in 1981 with 39 years as a Baptist pastor after which he was a substitute teacher in the Decatur City Schools. He also served as chaplain for Hospice and preached in nursing homes until he was 89. His wife of 63 years, Ruth Blackwell Simrell, preceded him in death.
Survivors include one son, William "Doug" Simrell Jr.; two daughters, Harriett Callaway and Suzanne Yarbrough; nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; and one brother, E.B. "Jett" Simrell.
This obituary was originally published in the Decatur Daily.
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Marilyn Dean
February 5, 2022
He was my pastor when he served at First Baptist Church in Centerville, GA, many years ago.
Kind, encouraging and a true servant of God.
Sue Turrentine
August 16, 2011
So sorry to hear about Ruth. She was a wonderful lady and I always enjoyed our catch-up talks when I would see her around town. Mark, Grad & families, will be in our thoughts and prayers.
mary terry
August 12, 2011
Bro. Simrell was interim pastor at Shady Grove Baptist Church and preached for us many other times...he was there when my husband and I were married...he was a good man who left a wonderful legacy.
Edith Hobbs
August 12, 2011
Mr Bill was inspiration in our Cardio sessions. He was so sweet & funny in the 2 years I saw him there. I will be thinking of Suzanne & your family tomorrow. Will have a" bone in my leg " while helping at Art Run.
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Hazel Hodgins Petersen
August 12, 2011
Doug, Harriett, and Suzanne...I remember your father (and your mother) from the time when you lived on Johnston St., about 1949-50. I want you to know you all will be in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
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