Albert Simons Jr. ’40

That '40 trooper and southern gentleman, Albert "Fish" Simons, died Jan. 6, 1998. He had not been well for some time. Fish was a friend throughout the years, and his company at Reunions, class dinners, etc., was looked forward to with keen anticipation.

Born and raised in Charleston, S.C., and educated at the College of Charleston, Princeton, and Yale Law, Fish graduated with history honors, managed varsity crew, and was a popular Colonial Club figure. After a year at law school, he entered the Army; he won a Bronze Star for meritorious service on the Italian front. He retired from the Reserve as lieutenant colonel.

After law school, Fish joined Sinkler & Gibbs in Charleston, becoming a partner with a reputation for brilliance in municipal-bond financing. His sense of public service was practically limitless -- City Council member, director of the S.C. Historical Society, Charleston Library Society member, 17 years on the Charleston County Board of Assessment Control, founder of the Caroline and Albert Simons Center for Preservation, and president of the Charleston Club. He enjoyed duck shooting, dove hunting, and fishing.

Surviving are his wife, Caroline, four children, and nine grandchildren. His brother is Stoney '42. We send them our deepest sympathy and share their grief. Farewell, old friend. How we will miss you at future gatherings.

The Class of 1940