George Simmons
George Simmons
George Simmons
George Simmons

Obituary of George I. Simmons

George I. Simmons, 71, passed unexpectedly Dec. 7, 2024 at his residence. He was born March 18, 1953 in Dover-Foxcroft, the son of Irving W. and Charlotte E. (Strout) Simmons.

George lived in Charleston and served 20 years with the US Air Force working as a jet engine mechanic. He also retired from the Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston having worked as a correctional officer for many years. George was active with the 20th Maine Comp B Civil War Re-Enactment organization that promotes the educational value and history of Maine’s involvement during that era.

He is survived by his wife Beverly (Woodbury) Simmons of Charleston; one son, William Simmons of Bangor; two stepchildren, Maynard Larrabee of Charleston and April Geyzer and her husband, Boris of Lake Worth, FL; grandchildren, Paisley Johnson, Acheron and Colton Simmons, Austin, Kyle and Colby Robbins; two brothers, David Simmons and his wife, Prudence of Bangor, John Simmons and his wife, Collette of Charleston; one sister, Laura Partridge of Charleston. He was predeceased by his brother, Harold Simmons.

Family and friends may visit 4 - 6 PM Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 at Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, 299 Union St., Bangor where a service celebrating his life with military honors will be held at 6 PM as the visitation concludes. Burial will be at a later date at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the 20th Maine Comp B, PO Box 3524, Brewer, ME  04412. Messages and memories may be shared with his family on the tribute wall of kileyandfoley.com.

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Thursday
19
December

Visitation

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Kiley & Foley Funeral Service
299 Union St.
Bangor, Maine, United States
(207) 942-0392
Thursday
19
December

Service Honoring George's Life

6:00 pm
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Kiley & Foley Funeral Service
299 Union St.
Bangor, Maine, United States
(207) 942-0392

Burial

Will be at a later date at Maine Veteran Memorial Cemetery, Augusta.
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