Donald Frank Simms Sr.

Born July 31, 1948, in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late Frank Eugene Simms and Louise Campbell Simms. He was retired from Lynchburg Foundry, Co., after 38 years of service, and was a member of Union Christian Church.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Simms; and a granddaughter, Amber N. Simms.

Survivors include two sons, D. Frank Simms Jr. and wife Belynda, of Monroe, and Dennis Simms and wife Elizabeth, of Madison Heights; his daughter, Jessica S. Russell, of Monroe; his twin brother, Ronnie W. Simms and wife Gail, of Madison Heights. Survivors also include a special aunt, Shelby Long and husband Kenneth, of Lynchburg; special cousin, Carol Vinoskey and husband Adam, of New London; eight grandchildren, Gwen, Cameron, Vinny, Autumn, Hunter, Jerica, Jeneva, and Jake; one great-granddaughter, Kaylie, other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends tonight, April 4, 2011, from 7-8:30 p.m. at Whitten Monelison Chapel, and at other times at the residence of D. Frank Simms.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at Union Christian Church, by Pastor Elmer C. McClintock and the Rev. Paul Campbell. Interment will follow in Amherst Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

To send a condolence to the family, please visit, whittenfuneralhome.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel, is assisting the family.