Charles M. "MIKE" Simmons

Charles M. "MIKE" Simmons obituary

Charles M. "MIKE" Simmons

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Charles Simmons Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Owen Funeral Home - Dixie Highway on Aug. 15, 2025.

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Charles M. "MIKE" Simmons, 68 of Louisville returned to his heavenly father, Thursday, August 14, 2025, at his home in Louisville. Mike was born December 21, 1957, to the union of the late Charles William "Bill" and Dorothy Simmons of Louisville and was a nursing assistant for many years and was of Christian Faith. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Bonnie Marie Poggenborg Simmons and his parents. Visitation will be Monday, August 18, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Owen Funeral Home-5317 Dixie Highway in Louisville, following Mike's wishes a private burial will take place at a later time, and no funeral service will be conducted. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Humane Society of Louisville, 1000 Lyndon Lane Suite B, Louisville, Kentucky 40206. Owen Funeral Home-Dixie Highway is honored to serve the Simmons Family.

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Owen Funeral Homes - Dixie Highway

5317 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40216

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