Charles Simmons

Charles E. Simmons, 71, of Quarry Drive, Bloomsburg, died July 25, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital, Quakertown, He was the husband of Kathleen (Engle) Simmons. Born in Oklahoma, he was a son of the late Charles B. and Ethel (White) Simmons. He was a union carpenter, local 1595, Philadelphia, until retiring in 2002. He served in the Army during peace time. Surviving: with his wife; are sons: Charles, of Oklahoma; Jeffrey, and his wife, Wendi, of Downingtown; Anthony, and his wife, Gina, of Ohio; daughters: Moriah Simmons, of Brooklyn, NY; and Alecka, wife of Michael Champion, of Morrisonville, NY; Sisters: Julia Boren and Joyce Schwab, both of Missouri; a brother: Denver, and his wife, Janice, of Missouri; Half-brother: Jerry Spencer, of Kansas; 6 grandchildren: Ramona, Kyle, Kayleigh, Sara, Hannah, and Rowan; and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by a sister, June; a brother, J.D., and a half-brother, Kenneth Spencer. Services: Graveside Services will be at 10 AM on Friday, at Holy Cross Cemetery, Pennsburg. the Falk Funeral Homes & Crematory, Pennsburg, is in charge of arrangements. To offer on-line condolences, please visit www.falkfuneralhomes.com.