John Jenkins Simms
May 15, 1920 ~ April 1, 2009
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 9:30 AM in St. George's Catholic Church, Valley Lee, MD with Msgr. Karl Chimiak officiating. Interment will follow at 12:30 PM in New Cathedral Cemetery, Baltimore, MD.
Visitation:
Viewing/Visitiation will be held on Sunday, April 5, 2009 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 3:00 PM.
John Jenkins “Jeff” Simms, Jr., 88, of Drayden, MD died April 1, 2009 in St. Mary’s Hospital. Born May 15, 1920 in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late John Jenkins and Lady Archer Simms, Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Sophia Wehner Simms on January 16, 2000 in Naples Community Hospital, Naples, FL, they were married on June 21, 1941 in St. Agnes Catholic Church, Catonsville, MD. He is survived by his three children: John J. Simms, III of Drayden, MD, Charles W. Simms of Ellicott City, MD and Barbara A. Galgano of Sykesville, MD; two siblings: Irvin Simms of Millersville, MD and Agnes McElveen of Oak Island, NC; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his daughter: Mary Janet Simms in 1942. The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 5, 2009 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 3:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, April 6, 2009 at 9:30 AM in St. George’s Catholic Church, Valley Lee, MD with Msgr. Karl Chimiak officiating. Interment will follow at 12:30 PM in New Cathedral Cemetery, Baltimore, MD.
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“John, Shelia, & Family: When a son loses his father, it’s hard to express sympathy, we are so sorry to learn of your father’s death, just remember all the precious moments to help ease the pain. We no longer live in St. Mary’s County, therefore we will be unable to attend any of the services, or to offer our condolences in person, but you will all be in our prayers, May God bless the Simms family. Love, Doris & Skip Jones”
“May all memories of your Dad keep him alive in your hearts and faith in God see you through these difficult days. “
“As representative for the Mills family, we wanted to say that we truly share in your sorrow at the passing of Uncle Jeff. Yet, we also celebrate his life and know he “ran a good race” so is now basking in the love and glory of our Father. Our love and prayers are with you.”
“John,Shelia and family: Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. You all are in our thoughts and prayers always.”
“John, Sheila and Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Linda”
“I too have lost my dad so I know the pain that your heart feels. I pray that you and your family find comfort in the arms of our Lord, who said “in my house are many mansions…I go to prepare a place for you””
“Sheila,John,and Family: Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“John,Shiela,and family; We are sorry for your great loss. Know that our prayers are with your family at this time.”
“Dear Sheila and John: My sympathy and condolence to you on the loss of your Dad. Sincerely, Jim Wood: Wash D.C.”
“John, Barbara,Charles and families, please know that Marge and I share your loss. My mother, Catherine, was (Uncle) Jenkins’ sister. I had a good visit with your dad when I saw him at the Specialty Hospital in DC. He was looking foward to coming home to Southern Maryland. Please accept our deepest sympathy. I regret that medical issues will keep me from attending the funeral, but you will be in our prayers.”
“Barbara, John, Charles and families, please know that we deeply share in your loss. George and I loved ‘Junior’ and treasure our times with him here in S.C., but especially in Southern Maryland where he helped me to share in the Simms Family history. He reminded me so much of my sweet Uncle Jenks and my dear dad, Austin as well as Aunt Catherine. He was a good, strong and loving man, and he will be missed by us. I truly wish I could join in the celebration of his life; it is not possible now. This summer, we will visit St. George’s and go to New Cathedral—as we usually do when we come up. God bless you all. He surely loved all of you and told us so much about each of you.”
“John, Sheila and family, my sincere condolences on your loss. Keep your memories close. God bless you all.”
“Barbara and Family, I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. May the Lord comfort you in this difficult time. “
“To the beloved family of Jeff Simms. We send our deepest sympathy to each of you. He has met his Savior at the gates and was welcomed in. Our prayers are with you. Christian love, Alice, Barbara, Jean & Franklin; Billy & Linda; Wallace & Nancy “
“John and Family, So sorry to hear about Mr. Simms. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time and also sorry I couldn’t attend prayers and visitation. God bless all of you and may he rest in peace. “
“Sheila, John, Barbara, Charles and family, My mother (uncle Jenkins sister) Agnes Simms McElveen spoke very highly of Uncle Jenkins and the memories that they shared over the years. My condolences on the loss of your loved one. I regret that Lucinda and I will not be able to attend the service.”
“Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. Keep his memories forever in your heart and he will always be near.”
“John and Sheila my thoughts and prayers go out to you at your time of sorrow”
“John and rest of the family. We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I know it was such a great loss to you and your whole family, please accept our sincere condolence. Jo Allen”
“I got to know Mr. Simms while renting a house next door to him 8 years ago. My then 1-yr. old son and I would sit with him on his deck many evenings, and have long, interesting chats about his life. What a great man! I am so glad I got to know him in the short period. I am saddened by his death.”
“Barb and family – Very sorry to hear about your loss. Your Dad was very special and will live forever in your heart! “
“I AM SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE, AND SHARE IN YOUR SORROW. MY MOTHER, AGNES SIMMS-MC ELVEEN (HIS SISTER), SPOKE DEARLY OF MY UNCLE JENKINS,I KNOW HE WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE. KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS, IM SORRY I CANNOT BE THERE TO PERSONALLY PAY MY RESPECTS. MAY YOU FIND PEACE IN GODS LOVE AND IN HIS LIGHT. BONNIE RIFE (PHOENIX, ARIZONA)”