Charles Warren Simmons

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Chuck was a wonderful man who always thought of others. He made sure kids had quarters for the offering plate, always said hi to everyone who came to church and always cared about others. A remarkable man who will be greatly missed. Thanks for everything Chuck, My Mom and Dad, my sister and I also loved you so much, Karen and Jeanne

As I think of the years we were members of Faith Baptist/Monona Oaks Community Church, Chuck and Clara Jo Simmons stand out as people who welcomed our family warmly and who remained close friends. Chuck was a favorite of our young sons right from the start, and he and Clara Jo encouraged us as parents as our children matured. Chuck was such a model of Christian maturity as he handled Clara Jo’s death and stepped alongside many others in the church as they dealt with issues of life. He loved serving people, and he taught others how to do the same, leading by example. I see him at the front door with a handful of worship folders welcoming people. And there he is with his head under the hood of someone’s car trying to find out why it won’t start. Over here he is in his uniform talking to a group of kids about what the police do. Out by the hill going up Monona Drive he’s loading a live trap with a groundhog to remove it somewhere far away from the church where it can’t do any harm. And in the library he’s helping set up chairs for a meeting. Chuck moved all through the church and over the grounds lending a hand and making people feel welcome Thank You, God, for sharing Chuck with us and more for welcoming him home to be with You. Phil Hubble

On behalf of the Badger Honor Flight Board and all our volunteers, we extend our deepest condolences to you all, the family of Charles Warren Simmons. We are forever grateful and thankful for Charles' service to our great country. What an honor it was for us to take him on his well-deserved trip of a lifetime. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Charlie was one of the kindest people one could ever know. He was a joy to work with.