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Franklin Simmons Obituary
Franklin joined General Electric in January of 1947 and retired on April 26, 1988, after 41 years of service. He was a graduate of Croton-on-Hudson, General Electric Company executive program. Frank and Pauline came down to Florida to go camping and to watch the first moon launch in July 1969. Frank was the "Mayor of Onager Court".
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Ruth Pauline (Funk) Simmons; son Dr. F. Bruce (Patricia) Simmons, III of Asheboro, N.C.; daughter, Susan Simmons of Naples, Fla.; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Burial will be at a later date in South Lawn Cemetery, Coshocton, Ohio. Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Ewing Chapel is handling arrangements.
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