Gary Simmons Obituary
Gary Lee Simmons, 44, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday afternoon, January 5th, 2025, at Berger Hospital, Circleville. He was born on Friday, September 5, 1980, in Athens OH, a son of the late James Lee and Pamela Sue Walters Simmons.
Gary is survived by his cousins, Sheri (Spencer) Cochenour of Frankfort, Terri (David) Dowler of Frankfort, Adam Dowler of Chillicothe, Tommy Dowler of Frankfort, and one aunt, Phyllis Caplinger of Chillicothe. He was preceded in death by one brother, James Todd Simmons, his paternal grandparents, Lee Simmons, and Dorothy (Bob) Anderson, maternal grandparents, Phillip and Eunice Walters, aunt and uncle, Bill and Carol Thompson, and cousins, Scott Caplinger and Kathy Caplinger Lemaster.
Gary was a graduate of Loften High School, Gainsville, FL.
In keeping with Gary's wishes, a private graveside service will be held at the family's discretion. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Ross County Humane Society, 2308 Lick Run Road, #A, Chillicothe. Ohio, 45601. Those wishing to share a memory of Gary may sign his online register.
Special thanks to the staff of Copper Knoll, Washington Court House for all the loving care he received.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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