C. Carlton Simms

Waterloo, S.C.

C. Carlton Simms, 84, of 135 Jack Frost Dr., Waterloo, died Saturday, April 28, 2007 at his residence.
Mr. Simms was born in Mason County, West Virginia, a son of the late Ernest C. and Ethel Wright Simms.
He was an avid golfer and started his career as a caddie in West Virginia at the age of nine. He became a member of the Spring Valley Country Club and later built his own driving range in Huntington, W. Va. Mr. Simms was affiliated with several Country Clubs in West Virginia and Ohio before coming to Laurens County in 1969. In 1970, he built and opened to the public the first nine holes of the Rolling “S’ golf course in Waterloo. He later completed the full eighteen holes at Rolling “S”. Mr. Simms was a member of the National PGA, a member of the Waterloo Baptist Church and he served his country in the United States Marine Corps during WWII.
He is survived by his wife, Naomi Stalnaker Simms of the home, one son; John Mark Simms of Waterloo, one sister; Belva Rardin of Waterloo, a sister-in-law; Rita Simms of Huntington, W. Va. and one granddaughter; Jennifer Gleaton and her husband Joey of Waterloo.
He is predeceased by a brother, Arley “Ray” Simms and a sister, Inez Donnelly.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
The family is at the home, 135 Jack Frost Dr., Waterloo.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.grayfuneralhome.com .
Gray Funeral Home of Laurens