John Robert Simms Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John Robert Simms, 61, of Kimbolton, died Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Dublin Methodist Hospital in Dublin, OH. He was born Monday, March 23, 1959 to Howard F. and Sylvia (Sharier) Simms. John was a M.A. of Biblical Studies and was a pastor at North Salem Community Church, and a chaplain at Open Arms pregnancy center in Cambridge. He was happily married to Barbara (Williams) Simms on Saturday, July 12, 1980. John served in the Air Force from 1979-1986. He was a member and chaplain at the American Legion of Newcomerstown. He loved fishing with his grandkids and was also a fisher of men. John enjoyed woodworking; he loved his family and spending time with them. He looked forward to his pastor's coffee on Tuesdays with his fellow pastors. John is survived by his children, Amber (Jeremy) Vance and Allan (Meggan) Simms of Newcomerstown and Lance (April) Simms of West Lafayette; his grandchildren, Austin Gano, Jessalynn "Sissy" Gano, Noah Gano, Emily Simms, Caleb "Tater" Gano, Kira Simms, Brayden Simms, Ana Gano, Jayce Simms, Aubrey Simms, Kevin Vance, Charleigh Simms. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Howard F. Simms, Jr., and Bertie (Lenny) Shaw of Kimbolton, and Bunny (Mark) McCoun and Maggie "Cookie" (Jeremy) Edwards of Newcomerstown. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kester Simms. Services for Pastor John R. Simms will be on Saturday July 25th at Called to Freedom Fellowship at 710 N 4th St, Cambridge, Ohio 43725. With Celebration of life in pictures from 1-2 and Memorial Service will begin at 2pm. Service will by conducted by Pastor Greg Black and Pastor Troy Woodmansee. A meal will be served following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Jesus Film Project (give.cru.org/2592320).

John Robert Simms

March 23, 1959 - July 16, 2020