{"id":948534,"date":"2026-07-21T00:25:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T00:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/948534\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T00:25:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T00:25:29","slug":"local-beloved-doctor-dies-at-74-year-old","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/948534\/","title":{"rendered":"Local beloved doctor dies at 74 year old"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dr. Charles Errington Simmons, III passed away July 13th <\/p>\n

Dr. Charles Errington Simmons, III passed away July 13th. <\/p>\n

There is an outpour of grief in the Jacksonville community and medical field for the passing of Dr. Charles Errington Simmons, III. <\/p>\n

Simmons was a local pediatrician for decades. He is remembered as a \u201cgentle-man\u201d, \u201cpolite\u201d and \u201calways caring\u201d.<\/p>\n

Sarah L. Carter\u2019s Funeral Home <\/b>Northside will preside over his funeral services. <\/p>\n

Scheduled Services<\/b><\/p>\n

Viewing: <\/p>\n

July 24, 2026<\/p>\n

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM<\/p>\n

The Bethel Church<\/p>\n

215 Bethel Baptist Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202<\/p>\n

Celebration of Life:<\/p>\n

Saturday, July 25, 2026<\/p>\n

10:00 AM<\/p>\n

The Bethel Church<\/p>\n

215 Bethel Baptist Street<\/p>\n

Jacksonville, FL 32202<\/p>\n

Interment Following Service:<\/p>\n

Saturday, July 25, 2026<\/p>\n

Evergreen Cemetery<\/p>\n

4535 North Main Street<\/p>\n

Jacksonville, FL 32206<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

About the AuthorJenese Harris headshotJenese Harris<\/a><\/p>\n

Veteran journalist, Emmy Award winning anchor, 2025 Gracie award winner for on-air talent<\/p>\n

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