Toft Funeral Home and Crematory
2001 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: 419-625-8816
Website: http://www.toftfh.com
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Harvey Simmons, 73, residing in Cleveland, formerly of Sandusky, made his transition on Monday, October 17, 2016 at his residence.
He was born on November 9, 1942 in Heidelberg, MS, and moved to Sandusky as an infant. Harvey attended Sandusky City Schools.
Harvey loved sports, but baseball was his passion. He was injured trying out for the Milwaukee Brewers, and his dream of being a professional baseball player never materialized, but he loved coaching his step son's little league.
He is survived by his daughters, Charlotte Stevenson, Sandusky, and Lateshia Jones, Columbus, OH; son, Darrick McKinney of Kentucky; step children, Nicole and Todd Jordan, both of California, and Marseille Stevenson, Sandusky; sister, Thelma (Tom) Darden, Sandusky; brother, John Simmons, Orange. N.J.; step brothers, Ulysses Thomas of California, and William Thomas of Nevada; special nephew, Ted Huston; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Esau and Carrie (Wheeler) Simmons; step mother, Hattie Simmons; brothers, Thomas, Jake, Waddel, and his twin, Charles; sisters, Anna Huston, Ruby Harris, and Rosalie Baskerville.
Friends may call on Tuesday, October 25, 2016, from 10 A.M. until time of funeral services at 12 P.M. Noon in Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
Contributions and gifts of sympathy may be made to the family by visiting www.toftfh.com.
