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Robert Simms Obituary

Robert C. Simms, Jr. CHARLESTON - Entered into eternal rest on the morning of July 16, 2009, Robert Charles Simms, Jr. Residence, Charleston, SC. All services will be private. The family will receive friends in J. HENRY STUHR, INC, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL Sunday, July 19, 2009, between four and six o'clock. Mr. Simms was born December 24, 1942 in Bluefield, West Virginia, the son of Robert Charles Simms, Sr. and Margretta D. Simms. He was a graduate of James Island High School in 1959 and attended Chowan Junior College on a football scholarship. He was a former semi-professional football player and served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He worked as an independent newspaper carrier for The Post & Courier for over 25 years. He is survived by a daughter, Sherrie Shapiro of Alpharetta, GA and two granddaughters, Victoria Shelby Shapiro and Cameron Olivia Shapiro, both of Alpharetta, GA. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jul. 19, 2009.
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Condolences to Bobby's family and friends. I remember him well from high school. James Island High was a new school which had a small number of students. It was so easy to get to know each other. Bobby will be remembered as a friend and classmate.

Sandra Crawford

July 20, 2009

Sherrie-my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Michele Evans-Luther

July 19, 2009

To the family of Bobby, He was a well-liked all around great person. We were friends in high school and graduated together. My condolences to the family and may God give you all the comfort and care you need. God bless you all.

Faye (Taylor) King

July 19, 2009

My condolences to the Simms family.I will always remember Bobby & the great times we had in the "Terrace" in the 50's.

Billy Oltmann

July 19, 2009

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