In memoriam: Ode to the olive boat captain

By , Daily Memphian Updated: January 31, 2021 4:31 PM CT | Published: January 31, 2021 4:31 PM CT
Dan Conaway
Daily Memphian

Dan Conaway

Dan Conaway was a freelance columnist with The Daily Memphian from 2018 to 2025.

On John Simmons’ last visit, Carnival Memphis presented him their highest honor. That’s particularly interesting since John was instrumental in founding Curbi, the Carnival society named for those who stood on the curb and watched the Carnival parades go by.

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