John E.

Simms, Sr.

On April 26, 2013 John E. Simms beloved husband of Zoeanne P. Simms (nee Park), devoted father of John E. Simms, Jr. and his wife Virginia, loving grandfather of John E. Simms, III "Jay" and Mark Henry VanNest Simms, brother of Catherine Lewis, Doris Clifton and William Simms and the late Arthur and Robert Simms. Jack was born September 17, 1924 to Arthur W. Simms and Eleanor Elliott Simms in Surry, Virginia. The family moved often and lived in Delaware, Virginia and Maryland. Jack graduated from Margaret Brent High School, St. Mary's County, MD. After graduation he moved to Baltimore, where he met his future wife, Zoeanne. He worked for Pennsylvania Railroad as a fireman until he enlisted in the Army Air Force. He served in the 51st Troup Carrier Wing stationed in Italy. He and Zoeanne were married in 1946 and Jack used the G.I. Bill to attend Baltimore College of Commerce night school while working daytime at American Credit Indemnity Company. In 1953 he earned his Certified Public Accounting certificate, but continued his employment with American Credit. He belonged to the Towson Presbyterian Church for over 50 years and was a charter member of Towson Golf and Country Club. He was a member of the National Association of Credit Mangers, and the Association of Insurance Executives and Agents. He retired from American Credits as Executive Vice President in 1990 and enjoyed playing golf at Eagles Nest and on winter trips down south.

Friends may call at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26) on Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8pm. A Memorial Service will be held at Stella Maris Chapel on Wednesday at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Towson Presbyterian Church, 400 W. Chesapeake Ave. Towson, MD 21204.