Jeffrey Homer Simons, Sr.

Jeffrey Homer Simons, Sr. died very unexpectedly in the early hours of Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016. Jeff, as he liked to be called, was born on July 22, 1957 to Homer and Jane Simons, both of whom predeceased him, in Arlington, Fairfax County, Virginia. Jeff found his true professional calling when he went to work for the medical program at the Homeless Shelter, now The Kearney Center a/k/a Comprehensive Crisis Care Center. Starting as one of the nurses, he eventually was promoted to the Clinic Director. Jeff created and coordinated the Shelter Pharmacy Program, which purchased non-narcotic, prescription medications for shelter residents and members of the local community who had nowhere else to go. When program money ran out, he was known on occasion to purchase those medications out of his own funds. The Shelter Pharmacy Program is now a national best practice as it keeps the most vulnerable of citizens, the homeless, on their medications and out of the emergency rooms. In addition to his parents crossing before him were his oldest daughter, Jennifer Simons Henderson and his youngest daughter, Hope Lee Simons. Jeff is survived by the woman he called the love of his life, his wife Karen and their two kids – Violet and Magnus, their beloved Pembroke Welsh Corgi’s. He is also survived by the family who adored him – David C. Parker, Charles Parker, David L. and Dixie Parker. Jeff leaves behind children Jeffrey H. Simons, Jr., Daniel A. Simons and Elizabeth S. (and Todd) Dillard. Grandchildren who will never know his love include Gabrielle Simons, Sierra Crawford, Liam Henderson, Kaidyn and Kameron Simons, Dexter and Arianna Dillard. Also surviving Jeff include his brothers George (and Cathy) Simons, Charles (and Betzi) Simons and sister Leslie (and Steve) Vorrasi. Finally, his Aunt Ruth Smith, and cousins Sharon (and Rob) Underhill, Shelly Nix, Meade (and Erika) Helman and Eric Smith. A memorial of Jeff's life will be held at 1:00 on Saturday, April 2nd at the Kearney Center, 2650 Municipal Way, Tallahassee Florida. Those who Jeff helped are invited to share a few words about him in addition to others attending. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Shelter at 2650 Municipal Way, Tallahassee, FL 32304 and note “The Shelter Pharmacy Program”. Todd Wahlquist with Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements. 850-385-2193, www.bevisfh.com I would do every minute again, if I knew you were the reward – forever, Karen

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Jeffrey Homer Simons, Sr.

July 22, 1957 - March 27, 2016