In Memory Of
Floyd Simms
1945
2022
Floyd Simms
March 17, 1945 — December 30, 2022
Floyd Simms, age 77, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away on December 30, 2022, at Lakes of Sylvania. He was born on March 17, 1945, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Florian and Gertrude (Kolacz) Zmijewski.
Floyd graduated from Macomber Vocational High School, class of 1963. He worked as a dedicated employee for Toledo Showcase and Volmar's Kitchens. Due to Multiple Sclerosis, Floyd had to take an early retirement in the early 80's. A retired cabinetmaker and model railroader for over 55 years, he had a beautiful train layout, in his home, which had been open for tours, in conjunction with the National Narrow Gauge Convention. His famous train layout was published in the centerfold of Model Railroader magazine. Floyd had his own business called Mr. Plaster, where he made scenery items for train layouts. He was a member of Toledo Model Railroad Engineers Club since 1984. Trains have been a lifelong hobby that Floyd enjoyed, as well as lighthouses.
Those left to forever cherish his memory are his loving wife of 32 years, Carol (Ray) Simms, whom he married on May 19, 1989; children, Cheri (Cindy Ginter) Simms, Pam (Kirk) Gossett, Keith (Sarah) Simms, Don Anderson and Jonathan Anderson; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; siblings, Danny, Chris, and Johnny; brother-in-law, Ralph; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Floyd was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, George Ray and Francis Knowles; and sister-in-law, Fran.
Family and friends may visit at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3655 King Road, Toledo, Ohio 43617, on Saturday, January 7, 2023, from 12:00 pm until the time of Floyd's memorial service at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorial contributions to be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, by visiting www.nationalmssociety.org.
A special memory or online condolence may be expressed to the family by clicking on the "Share Memories" tab above.
You may Livestream the service at 2:00 p.m. EST on Saturday January 7, 2023 by clicking here.
Floyd graduated from Macomber Vocational High School, class of 1963. He worked as a dedicated employee for Toledo Showcase and Volmar's Kitchens. Due to Multiple Sclerosis, Floyd had to take an early retirement in the early 80's. A retired cabinetmaker and model railroader for over 55 years, he had a beautiful train layout, in his home, which had been open for tours, in conjunction with the National Narrow Gauge Convention. His famous train layout was published in the centerfold of Model Railroader magazine. Floyd had his own business called Mr. Plaster, where he made scenery items for train layouts. He was a member of Toledo Model Railroad Engineers Club since 1984. Trains have been a lifelong hobby that Floyd enjoyed, as well as lighthouses.
Those left to forever cherish his memory are his loving wife of 32 years, Carol (Ray) Simms, whom he married on May 19, 1989; children, Cheri (Cindy Ginter) Simms, Pam (Kirk) Gossett, Keith (Sarah) Simms, Don Anderson and Jonathan Anderson; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; siblings, Danny, Chris, and Johnny; brother-in-law, Ralph; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Floyd was preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, George Ray and Francis Knowles; and sister-in-law, Fran.
Family and friends may visit at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3655 King Road, Toledo, Ohio 43617, on Saturday, January 7, 2023, from 12:00 pm until the time of Floyd's memorial service at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorial contributions to be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, by visiting www.nationalmssociety.org.
A special memory or online condolence may be expressed to the family by clicking on the "Share Memories" tab above.
You may Livestream the service at 2:00 p.m. EST on Saturday January 7, 2023 by clicking here.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Floyd Simms, please visit our flower store.
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