Charles Andrew Simko 66, of Columbus, MS  passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS.

Visitation will be Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 12:00 PM -1:00 PM at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Memorial service will follow at 1:00 PM at Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS.

Mr. Simko was born July 13, 1956, in Neubrucke, Germany to the late John Simko and Carlotta Jacob.   Mr. Simko graduated Summa Cum Laude from Virginia Tech. He was an architect for 35 years and worked at Columbus Air Force Base most recently.  He loved mathematics and enjoyed finding antiques.  Mr. Simko was a big fan of Perry Mason and was a Master of Puns. Mr. Simko was a man who loved God and would quote the bible often.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Simko is preceded in death by his Step Mother- Ilse Simko.

Mr. Simko is survived by his beloved wife- Linda Casper Simko; son- Elliott Simko; daughters- Rachel (James) Breheny, and Dominique Simko; step-children- Dr. Davina C. Lopez, Niro (Paige) Lopez; grandchildren- Fionn Breheny, Gwendolyn Simko, Amelie Simko, and Colin Simko; step-grandchild- Antonio Lopez, dog- Baxter and best friend- Jim Mills.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.