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Harold Brown Simmons
Harold Brown SimmonsFlagHarold Brown Simmons, 88, of Richwood, passed from this life peacefully May 8th, 2014 at the St. Ann’s Hospital Hospice unit in Westerville, after an extended illness.

He was born July 23, 1925 in Delaware County, to the late Herbert Lee and Willmetta (Brown) Simmons, he was also predeceased by a son, Stuart Harold Simmons on May 20, 2013 and a brother Earl Simmons.

Harold attended the Claibourne one-room school from 1931-1935 and then entered the old High School of 1915 while the new High School facing Norris Street was being built. He graduated from Richwood High School, now North Union, Class of 1943, during WW II. Harold received his papers for the Military in October and was sworn into the U.S. Navy October 14, 1943 at the Old Post Office building on State Street in Columbus.

He arrived at Great Lakes Navel Training Station on October 21, 1943 and was shipped from there to Purdue University to the U.S. Navel Electrician School, graduating May 11, 1944. Reassigned to Norfolk, Va., he went aboard the USS Inch 146, a destroyer escort for anti-submarine duty against German U-boats as part of Task Force 22.5, Division 13. Harold finished his navel career at Puget Sound, Seattle, WA. A life-long farmer, he also worked at the Whirlpool Corp in Marion for 30 yrs.

Surviving is his wife, Ruth (Ransome) whom he married September 28, 1947 at the Richwood First Baptist Church, son Dr. Donald (Carole) Simmons of Wilmore, Ky. Daughter-in-law Shirley Simmons of Brookville
Granddaugters: Dr. Natalie Lynn Simmons, Laura Kay Simmons, Katie Lynn Simmons and Karen (Michael) Esposito
One brother: Gail Simmons of West Palm Beach, Fla.

Harold was a faithful member of the Richwood First Baptist Church, having served as deacon for many years until his health failed. He was a peaceful man, deeply loving his family, reverencing God with his whole heart and proud to be an American serving his country during WW II. He wrote approximately 82 biographies of local veterans and this work with the help of Ruth Cowgill has been preserved at the Richwood Public Library. These biographies cover a wide spectrum of WWII history and were meticulously written by him.

Funeral services will be held Saturday May 17, 2014 at noon at the Richwood First Baptist Church, where friends may call from 10:00 am until the time of service. Pastor Brian Owens will officiate, burial will follow in the Claibourne Cemetery, where there will be veteran services conducted by the Richwood Area Veterans.

The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood is assisting the family.

Memorial gifts may be made to the First Baptist Church at 101 E. Ottawa Street Richwood, OH 43344 , Gideon’s International P.O. Box 140800 Nashville, TN 37214—0800 or the Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675

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#1 from: Carol Ann Lookabaugh-Pitts
Calgary, Alberta
Sat, May 10, 2014 at 12:08 PM

So sorry for your loss. Harold was a great man. He was so accepting as everyone especially young veterans like myself. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.



#2 from: Ruth Lewis
Raymond Ohio
Sat, May 10, 2014 at 12:45 PM

Harold was a wonderful christian man who will be greatly missed on this earth, but he is home now and in the arms of God.



#3 from: Pat Parrott Eby
Reno, Nevada
Sat, May 10, 2014 at 2:54 PM

Dear Ruth and Family.
 I remember when you were married and was the nursery attendant when the boys were little. You were both so kind to me a a teen.
      Pat Eby



#4 from: Karen Thompson
Laurelville, Ohio
Sat, May 10, 2014 at 7:16 PM

Dear Ruth was so very sorry to hear of Harold's passing. Our very deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Harold I know was a very loving Christian, May he rest he peace wrapped in Gods love.



#5 from: Linda Taylor-Seiter
Blanchard, MI
Sun, May 11, 2014 at 6:49 AM

Carole, I worked with you at the First National Bank in Delaware. My husband, Phill, worked with Harold at Whirlpool. Phill admired Harold and spoke highly of him. We are saddened at Harold's passing. Keep the happy memories of him close to your hearts. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.
Sincerely, Phill and Linda Taylor-Seiter



#6 from: johna nibert
 
Sun, May 11, 2014 at 7:07 AM

Ruth and family, So sorry to hear of Harold's passing. Will keep you in our prayers.
               Bill and Johna Nibert



#7 from: Jason and Rita Ford
 
Sun, May 11, 2014 at 10:53 PM

So sorry for your loss. Harold was a wonderful man and he will be dearly missed. Sending prayers for his family.



#8 from: Ruby Fox, John & Deb Lawyer
United States
Mon, May 12, 2014 at 4:00 PM

Ruth - we extend our deepest sympathies to you during this sad time.



#9 from: Darrel & Betty Park
Upper Sandusky, OH
Tue, May 13, 2014 at 2:14 PM

We just heard about Harold's death.  We will be out of town so we are sorry for your loss.  May God comfort you in your grief during this time.



#10 from: chris and Adrienne Reese
richwood, ohio
Tue, May 13, 2014 at 2:16 PM

I have known Harold practically all my life...I remember when I was a little guy, I always used to call him John Wayne...to me when I was little he seemed to resemble him a lot. Harold was probably one of the most calm, most soft spoken, and most genuine people that I have ever met.... will see you again sir...



#11 from: LARRY L. DAVIS
RICHWOOD, OHIO
Wed, May 14, 2014 at 10:04 AM

So sorry to hear of your loss, Harold was a wonderful christian man and a good friend.



#12 from: Janet Somerlot
Wabash, IN
Wed, May 14, 2014 at 6:39 PM

Ruth and family, Thinking about and praying for you during this difficult time.  I enjoyed reading the biographies of the World War II veterans that Harold wrote.



#13 from: mo dunn
Middletown Ohio
Mon, May 19, 2014 at 6:35 PM

I enjoyed our ecumenical bible study at the civic center which included Harold and Ruth. They loved Christ and his word.\r





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