Rick Simms obituary: Rick Simms's Obituary, Kentuckiana
In Memory Of
Rick Simms
1950 - 2020
In Memory Of
Rick Simms
1950 - 2020
Rick Simms, 69, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
He was born on August 18, 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Charles and Ethel Simms.
Rick was a graduate of Western Kentucky University and a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He was also a member in good standing of the Kentucky Colonels and the Masonic Plumb Lodge 862 and the former owner of Simms Wholesale Tire. Rick was an avid scuba diver, having dove all over the world from Bimini to the Barrier Reef. After his retirement he found time to enjoy his hobbies of photography, motorcycles, and classic cars.
Rick is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Veronica "Ronnie " Simms; son, Christopher Simms; daughter, Cara Simms; and numerous extended family and friends from Florida to Panama.
Per Rick's wishes he will be cremated with no formal services.
The family requests that contributions in Rick’s memory be made to the American Lung Association at www.lung.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/.
To leave a special message for the family, please click, "Share Memories".
He was born on August 18, 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Charles and Ethel Simms.
Rick was a graduate of Western Kentucky University and a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He was also a member in good standing of the Kentucky Colonels and the Masonic Plumb Lodge 862 and the former owner of Simms Wholesale Tire. Rick was an avid scuba diver, having dove all over the world from Bimini to the Barrier Reef. After his retirement he found time to enjoy his hobbies of photography, motorcycles, and classic cars.
Rick is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Veronica "Ronnie " Simms; son, Christopher Simms; daughter, Cara Simms; and numerous extended family and friends from Florida to Panama.
Per Rick's wishes he will be cremated with no formal services.
The family requests that contributions in Rick’s memory be made to the American Lung Association at www.lung.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/.
To leave a special message for the family, please click, "Share Memories".
Rick Simms, 69, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
He was born on August 18, 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Charles and Ethel Simms.
Rick was a graduate of Western Kentucky University and a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He was also a member in good standing of the Kentucky Colonels and the Masonic Plumb Lodge 862 and the former owner of Simms Wholesale Tire. Rick was an avid scuba diver, having dove all over the world from Bimini to the Barrier Reef. After his retirement he found time to enjoy his hobbies of photography, motorcycles, and classic cars.
Rick is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Veronica "Ronnie " Simms; son, Christopher Simms; daughter, Cara Simms; and numerous extended family and friends from Florida to Panama.
Per Rick's wishes he will be cremated with no formal services.
The family requests that contributions in Rick’s memory be made to the American Lung Association at www.lung.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/.
To leave a special message for the family, please click, "Share Memories".
He was born on August 18, 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Charles and Ethel Simms.
Rick was a graduate of Western Kentucky University and a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He was also a member in good standing of the Kentucky Colonels and the Masonic Plumb Lodge 862 and the former owner of Simms Wholesale Tire. Rick was an avid scuba diver, having dove all over the world from Bimini to the Barrier Reef. After his retirement he found time to enjoy his hobbies of photography, motorcycles, and classic cars.
Rick is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Veronica "Ronnie " Simms; son, Christopher Simms; daughter, Cara Simms; and numerous extended family and friends from Florida to Panama.
Per Rick's wishes he will be cremated with no formal services.
The family requests that contributions in Rick’s memory be made to the American Lung Association at www.lung.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/.
To leave a special message for the family, please click, "Share Memories".