Charles R. Simmons
August 12, 1943 – July 25, 2023
Charles R. (Sam) Simmons, 79, passed away on July 25, 2023, at Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace. He was born Aug. 12, 1943, in Ruskin, FL, the son of Royce and Jay (Willis) Simmons. Sam graduated from East Bay High School Class of "62." Following graduation, he was one of the first football players from EBHS to sign a four-year scholarship, attending Wichita State University. After attending college, Sam joined the Army National Guard, where he served for six years. When he was honorably discharged from serving his county, Sam married and went on to own and co-operate several successful businesses.
In addition to his parents, Sam was predeceased by his loving wife of 40 years, Linda, and sister, Selma Shenefield. Sam was survived by two sons, Sammy Simmons, and wife, Nikki, of Ruskin, and Dean Simmons, and wife, Chivon, of Riverview; four grandchildren Morgan, Royce, Hailey and Garrett; brother-in-Law, Mike Shenefield; Jason Shenefield (nephew); and Cindy (Jeff) Cummings (niece). Sam enjoyed hunting, fishing, lobstering and spending time with his family.
He will be greatly missed for his kind heart and his generosity.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor and memory to The Childrens Home Network, 10909 Memorial Highway, Tampa, FL 33615.
If you prefer flowers, we recommend Harriet’s Flowers and Gifts at 813-645-1525.
Funeral services are as follows: Sun City Center Funeral Home, 1851 Rickenbacker Drive, Sun City Center, FL. Visitation with the family is from 10 to 11 a.m., Service is from 11 a.m. to noon, graveside service at Ruskin Memorial Park is from noon to 1 p.m.
A reception will follow at 508 East Shell Point Road, Ruskin, FL.
In addition to his parents, Sam was predeceased by his loving wife of 40 years, Linda, and sister, Selma Shenefield. Sam was survived by two sons, Sammy Simmons, and wife, Nikki, of Ruskin, and Dean Simmons, and wife, Chivon, of Riverview; four grandchildren Morgan, Royce, Hailey and Garrett; brother-in-Law, Mike Shenefield; Jason Shenefield (nephew); and Cindy (Jeff) Cummings (niece). Sam enjoyed hunting, fishing, lobstering and spending time with his family.
He will be greatly missed for his kind heart and his generosity.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor and memory to The Childrens Home Network, 10909 Memorial Highway, Tampa, FL 33615.
If you prefer flowers, we recommend Harriet’s Flowers and Gifts at 813-645-1525.
Funeral services are as follows: Sun City Center Funeral Home, 1851 Rickenbacker Drive, Sun City Center, FL. Visitation with the family is from 10 to 11 a.m., Service is from 11 a.m. to noon, graveside service at Ruskin Memorial Park is from noon to 1 p.m.
A reception will follow at 508 East Shell Point Road, Ruskin, FL.