Raymond L. Simmons, 89 of Bloomingdale, Ohio passed away Friday, September 28, 2012 at Trinity West. He was born June 30, 1923 in Bloomingdale a son of the late Lee H. & Ruby Baker Simmons. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and attended Smithfield U.M. Church. Member of Unionport Masonic Lodge 333 F&AM. Ray was a retired claims manager for Nationwide Insurance. Ray served in the Marine Corps during WWII having received two Purple Hearts and was a member of Cincinnati Chapter 18 Fourth Marine Division and the Marine Corps Band of Brothers. He received a letter of commendation from C.B. Cates, Major General, U.S.M.C. for excellent service as a machine gun ammunition carrier during action against enemy Japanese forces in the invasion and capture of Saipan and Tinian, Marianna Islands. Ray also had served as an honorary guard at Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s summer home “Shangri- La”. Preceding Ray in death were his son Jerry Simmons in 2009 and sister Helen Cusick. Surviving are his wife Dorothy M. Beveridge Simmons, whom he would have celebrated his 70th anniversary of marriage with on October 31, 2012.; daughter Judy Hare and her companion David Galbraith of Bloomingdale; brother Ralph O. Simmons of Bloomingdale; four grandsons Michael Simmons, Mark Simmons, Ryan Simmons, all of the Akron-Canton area & Scott (Jamie) Sagrilla of Hilliard, OH; great grandchildren Taylor, Benny, Zack, Raymond (RJ) and Olivia.Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, OH on Sunday 1-3 and 6-8p.m., where funeral services will be held Monday 10a.m. with Rev. Ed Gardner officiating. Burial at Bloomingdale Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: Smithfield United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15205.
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09/03/2024
Chad Conrad
The American Red Cross of Carroll,Harrison & Tuscarawas Counties send our deepest sympathy in the loss of a True Hero we wish to say "Thank You" for his Past Service to Our Country.
09/03/2024
Delbert Dalton
My deepest condolences to the Simmons family. Mr Simmons was a high respected man of our little town of Bloomingdale. He will surely be missed
09/03/2024
Lori
Dorothy so sorry to hear about Ray. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Judy and the rest of the family.
09/03/2024
Carolyn Fierbaugh Wiley
Judy, Dot & Family My deepest sympathy to you and yours - I'm privileged to say we have had 3 generations, together, of close family friendships within Bloomingdale. Our parents, grandparents, (now) great grandparents have all been classmates within Wayne Township. We've experienced (and contributed to) much history and many community memories through the years. Our grandparents were best friends for many years -- our grandfathers (George Copeland and Lee Simmons) worked and drove the Bloomingdale Ice Truck -- delivery service -- together before we had electric refrigerators. Please take comfort in the wonderful memories you have shared, and may those memories lighten the burden of your grief. Sincerest regards, Carolyn Fierbaugh
09/03/2024
Debra Wood
My deepest sympathy to you all.Raymond was always a nice person, and his smile always had a special little more, he smiled with his eyes and his heart,there was a twinkle in his eyes.I loved when we worked the same shifts at Wayne Ridge BP.He treated everyone with honesty and fairness,and was always a gentleman. Sincerely ,Debra Wood
09/03/2024
Bill & Suzan Logsdon
We just heard today (Oct 2) about Ray's passing. Karen & Pam told us the sad news. Bill & I both always mentioned what a nice guy Ray was. Always had a twinkle in his eye, and a kind word for everyone. Our thoughts are with the family. May the Lord comfort you at this time. With sincere sympathy from Bill & Suzan Logsdon in Cleveland, Tennessee.
09/03/2024
Sheila Banks Dowdell
Dear Judy and family. I extend my deepest sympathy to all of you . I've known your dad & mom since I was a little girl, he was our insurance man and adjuster until he retire. He was such a kind person. I went to Wayne with you and Jerry. I graduated in 1966. May God give you the strength to get through the days ahead and my God bless you all. Sincerely, Sheila Banks Dowdell
09/03/2024
CARL & SALLY MIRO
WE ARE GLAD TO HAVE SEEN RAY AT OUR LAST SCHOOL REUNION. HE WAS A GREAT GUY ALWAYS WITH A SMILE. I KNOW HE IS ON EVERYONE'S MIND NOW ON REMEMBERING THAT GREAT GUY AND GREAT FRIEND. WE HAVE DOROTHY AND JUDY IN OUR PRAYERS AT THIS VERY SAD TIME.
09/03/2024
Erin Smith
Dorothy & Judy, imagine my surprise when I read of Ray's passing! I am so very sorry! He was such a kind man! I will miss seeing him on Sundays. I pray God 's loving arms surround you during this difficult time..
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