Obituaries

In Memorial: Charles G. Simmons Jr., 86

Our thoughts are with the friends and families of people with Royal Oak ties whose obituaries were published on the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors website:

Charles G. Simmons, Jr.

Service Location: Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home - Royal Oak
Service Date: November 8, 2013


Charles G. Simmons Jr., age 86, a resident of Royal Oak, passed away November 4, 2013 at his home. He was born May 21, 1927 in Lawrence County, OH to the late Charles Sr. and Esther. Mr. Simmons was a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran and was a retired manager from A&P supermarket. Beloved husband of Joyce S. Simmons (nee Downey); loving father of Sharon Martin of Clawson, Linda K. (Scott) VanMeter of Berkley, Beth Ann (William) Carten of Rochester Hills and the late Paul E. Simmons; father-in-law of Cindy (Dennis Stenzel) Simmons of Roseville; proud grandfather of Kathryn (Phil) Smith, Paul Simmons, Aubrey Simmons, Emily VanMeter, Briana Carten, Cameron Martin, Molly VanMeter and Tyler Carten; great grandfather of Brady Simmons and Emma Ozzello; and dear brother of the late Albert Simmons and Dorothy M. Thompson. The visitation will be Thursday 3-8 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Road (4 blocks E of Woodward), Royal Oak. Burial at Roseland Park Cemetery in Berkley. Memorials to the American Diabetes Association or Residential Hospice are appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com


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