Grant Simmons, former Simmons Co. CEO, dies at 88
Held bedding producer’s reins for 21 years
From Furniture Today -- Kids Today, 3/27/2008 3:51:00 PM
HILTON HEAD, S.C. — Grant G. Simmons Jr., former CEO of the bedding company that still bears his family name, has died. He was 88.
He joined Simmons Co. in 1946 and became CEO in 1957, holding that post for 21 years as the company boosted its sales and profits. He was the fourth generation of the Simmons family to lead the company.
A memorial service will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church in Hilton Head, S.C., on April 12. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cape May Bird Observatory, 600 Route 47 North, Cape May Court House, N.J. 08210.
