Steve Sells Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Newsroom Published: June 23, 2009 The following is a news release from the Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community. It is with deep sorrow that we announce that Philip Simmons, America Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quenchcrack Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Certainly a loss to our community and the world. Our prayers are with the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divermike Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 He cast a very long shadow, and yet, was never one to claim others ideas as his own, amazing man, we are poorer for his loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Quite a life and a massive portfolio of work that few people will ever equal. RIP... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Dean Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Saw an interview with him several years back on RFDTV. A humble man. Loved people, the art of Blacksmithing and sharing his knowledge. Sad to hear of his passing. I shall ring my anvil this evening... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 here's a link to the to the Post and Courier Artist in iron dies - The Post and Courier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtucker Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Mr. Simmons past away Monday evening 6/22/09 in his sleep, we have lost a great one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old South Creations Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 another article about his life and death...Renowned SC blacksmith dies at 97 - Breaking News - The State Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfootnampa Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I just discovered him a few days ago... I saw that he was still hammering at the age of 86... an extraordinary man and certainly loved his work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Such a mans memory will be enshrined in every piece forged by those who learned from his knowledge and skill. Not a bad legacy to leave. I feel the poorer for not having known of him before now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PICKETTR Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 LONG TIME BLACKSMITH FROM CHARLESTON, SC HAS PASSED AWAY AT THE AGE OF 97. A PIECE OF LIVING HISTORY HAS PASSED ON TO THAT GREAT FORGE IN THE SKY. LINK TO THE NEWS ARTICLE: Renowned Charleston blacksmith dies - CharlotteObserver.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweany Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I read his book, I liked him immediately. R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I'll ring an anvil for him tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBrown Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I received this in my email today. PHILIP SIMMONS Master Blacksmith (1912 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip in china Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 So 97 taps on the anvil. Would have been nice to have made it to 100. Let's hope he is now enjoying rest after a productive life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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