Theodore J. Simcox, Sr.

LOCK HAVEN - Theodore J. “Ted” Simcox, Sr., 97, of Farrandsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Haven Rehab and Skilled Nursing after a brief illness. He was born August 17, 1919 in Baltimore, Maryland while his mother was visiting her sister. He was the son of the late Buel W. and Gertrude E. (Dick) Simcox. He was the youngest of eight siblings and was preceded in death by all seven, Robert Simcox, Eleanor McKinnery, Calvin “Dick” Simcox, Mirian (Gordon) Tannehill, Louise (Kenneth) Gamble Scherer, Ruth (Frank) Ball and Myra (Martin) Lathers. On Sept. 5, 1942 he married the former Sara Jane Gramley and they celebrated 45 years together until her death in Oct. 1988. Five years later he married Mary Hennigh Brooks, they celebrated six years together until her death in Dec. 1999. Ted is survived by three children, Linda L. (James) Meckley, Theodore J. (Bobbi Jo) Simcox, Jr. and Robert W. Simcox. He is survived by seven grandchildren Tammi Marie (Vince) Youngbauer, Jamie Jo Simcox, Dr. Cori Jo (Eric Evans) Myers, Travis Jay Simcox, Nicole Joanne (Dan) Sherry and Russell Jared (Angie) Simcox, 22 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Except for one year he lived his entire life in Farrandsville. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lock Haven, attending and serving the Lord for 61 years. He had continued ushering up until he hurt his leg a few months ago. Ted faithfully served 21 years as a volunteer at Susque View Home helping others hear God’s word. He loved the mountains he lived in and enjoyed hunting and fishing up until his last few years. He told many stories of his adventures as a young man hunting and fishing and when he joined the C.C. Camp when he was 19 years old. He lived a good full life doing what he loved to do. Even this past summer having his garden, he loved raising tomatoes and green beans enough to share with everyone. He started working at Piper Aircraft in 1940, then left for a couple of years and worked at the Silk Mill for a couple of years then returned to Piper and worked there for over 35 years. He loved life and continued to live in his own home up until a few days before his illness. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the Helt Funeral Chapel, 232 Hogan Blvd., Mill Hall with Pastor Jeffrey L. Bayliff officiating. Friends and relatives will be received from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Interment will be private at Rest Haven Memorial Park, Lock Haven. Memorial contributions can be made in his memory to the First Baptist Church, 210 N. Vesper Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745.