Local beloved doctor dies at 74 year old
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Local beloved doctor dies at 74 year old

  • July 21, 2026

Dr. Charles Errington Simmons, III passed away July 13th

Dr. Charles Errington Simmons, III passed away July 13th.

There is an outpour of grief in the Jacksonville community and medical field for the passing of Dr. Charles Errington Simmons, III.

Simmons was a local pediatrician for decades. He is remembered as a “gentle-man”, “polite” and “always caring”.

Sarah L. Carter’s Funeral Home Northside will preside over his funeral services.

Scheduled Services

Viewing:

July 24, 2026

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

The Bethel Church

215 Bethel Baptist Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

Celebration of Life:

Saturday, July 25, 2026

10:00 AM

The Bethel Church

215 Bethel Baptist Street

Jacksonville, FL 32202

Interment Following Service:

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Evergreen Cemetery

4535 North Main Street

Jacksonville, FL 32206

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