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William F. "Bill" Simms

1939 - 2022

William F. "Bill" Simms obituary, 1939-2022, Napa, CA

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1939

DIED

2022

William Simms Obituary

William "Bill" F. Simms

Apr. 29, 1939 - Oct. 5, 2022

NAPA - On Wednesday, October 5, 2022, Bill Simms, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 83. Bill was born on April 29, 1939, in Gastonia, NC to John and Grace Simms. He moved to Napa at the age of 5 and built a lifetime career at Calnap Tannery.

On July 11, 1992, he married Christine Lee; they were together for 40 years. Their blended families included two daughters, Tina Simms and Barbara Lee, and two sons, Billy Simms, Jr. and Thomas McDermott, Jr. Bill was loved by all who met him and had a kind and compassionate spirit.

He was an avid bowler, loved classic cars, and enjoyed 1950's rock-n-roll music.

Bill was preceded in death by his father, John, his mother, Grace, his two sisters, Dee and Rose, and his son, Billy, Jr.

He is survived by his wife Chris, his children, Tina, Barbara, and Tom, several grandchildren, his sister, Johnnie, and nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on November 12, 2022, from 2 pm to 4 pm at Napa Bowl.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Napa Valley Register on Oct. 25, 2022.

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Tim Hetzer

October 19, 2023

I am reminded many times as I am on the approach getting ready to throw my bowling ball of things that Bill shared with me. I am a better bowler for sure, but I miss him for many more reasons than that. RIP Bill.

Tina

November 4, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Timmy "The Fonz"

October 25, 2022

I've been friends with Bill for over 20+ years, he was a very friendly & positive & never gave up for anyone. He was there for his friends & family & was a very good bowler as well, he taught me to get more strikes & spares in bowling. I have 2 300 games in bowling in my career, 1 in my Saturday bowling league during the 2010-11 bowling season & 1 in 2017 during a bowling charity event @ Napa Bowl. Thanks for the memories Bill, I will never forget you & you'll be in my heart forever.

Susan micheli

October 25, 2022

Rest In Peace "Sweet William" love Mike and Susie Micheli

Tillie Crossman

October 25, 2022

To all of Bills family: I´m so sorry for your loss. He was such a nice guy. May he Rest In Peace. Sending heartfelt prayers.

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