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Chuck Simms

1950 - 2023

Chuck Simms obituary, 1950-2023, Tucson, AZ

BORN

1950

DIED

2023

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Avenidas Cremation & Burial - Tucson

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Tucson, Arizona

Chuck Simms Obituary

Charles Goodwin Simms III born to Charles H. Simms and Grace B. Simms on January 26, 1950, passed away January 27, 2023, just hours after celebrating his 73rd birthday with his daughter and grandchildren. He was a New York City native who relocated to Tucson to attend the University of Arizona. In 1974 he received his BA in Drama. Charles aka Chuck was a well-known DJ both on the air and in the community. He produced a radio and TV show called Looking Black in the late 70s and early 80s. The show brought Black culture, news, entertainers and leaders to the people of Tucson. While the TV show ended in the 80s, the radio show continued on KTKT radio for many years. He had interviews with a multitude of celebrities including Sammy Davis, Jr. and Rosa Parks. In addition to KTKT, his radio career on the air included stints with KTUC, KOPO and KCEE AM & FM. He was a founding partner of the radio station tribute website ktkt99.com. Charles also owned DJ companies where he played music for public and private events. His favorite hobby was his game WARPS, a chess style game, which he co-invented with a friend. He had a full life and leaves behind two daughters and five grandchildren. He will forever be loved and missed.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Feb. 19, 2023.

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Mary Smith Hansen

November 4, 2024

I played the piano score for your performance of The Zula and the Zaida in the drama department at the UoA. You nicknamed me Honey because of my hair. You were my first grown up friend. May you Rest in Peace my friend.

Larry Watkins (Ldubduie)

March 16, 2024

Chuck you and Burney and TRichard Smith You cannot help but be proud of .radio LLC

Dave Shelton

March 31, 2023

Met him in the early 90s at KTUC. Always a gentle soul. And plenty of it! RIP
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Albert Mazeika

February 27, 2023

Here's where I met and worked with Chuck starting in late January, 1975, at KVOA TV-4.

Richard M Murrieta

February 26, 2023

I still remember Chuck Simms Time Machine broadcast on Tucson radio station KIKX 580 Am on Sunday mornings in the spring of 1977. RIP Chuck. Richard M Murrieta and Family.

Larry Watkins

February 22, 2023

Chuck was a strong Radio personality and a very loyal friend rip

Albert Mazeika

February 19, 2023

My deepest condolences to Chuck's family and friends. I had the pleasure of working with him when he was at KVOA TV4 early in my career.

duane gibson

February 19, 2023

I first Chuck at PDQ Records many years ago. A saw him over the years until moving to the White Mountains for 14 Years. I saw him a couple times after I returned to PDQ's reopening after my bride passed in 2014. He didn't seem well but had no idea why as I didn't ask. He was super nice and great to talk to. Very sad to see this. Please accept my condolences.

Paul Wiesner and Erika Wiesner

February 19, 2023

Chuck was a good friend and helped me get going with DJing. Unfortunately I lost contact with him a few years ago. Our condolences to Fontana and Capice.

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