Gene Francis Simmons Obituary
The world bids farewell to Gene Francis Simmons (Columbus, Ohio), departing on January 8, 2026 at the age of 91. Gene leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gene Francis Simmons to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Claude M. Simmons and Mary Simmons; and his siblings, Wayne Simmons, Caroline Heuschen and Phillip Simmons.
He is survived by: his wife Darlene Simmons; and his children, Jeanne F. Elder (Jeffery), Elizabeth Ciardelli, Thomas Simmons (Kelly), Paul Simmons, T. Rose Simmons, Patrick Simmons (Michelle) and Susan Harrington (Mark). He is also survived by 26 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and many other loving relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 14th 2026 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services (3030 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43204). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 15th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (3880 Gateway Blvd, Columbus, OH 43228). A graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 15th 2026 at the Kingwood Memorial Park (8230 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, OH 43035).
