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Kenneth C. Simmons, 86, Hernando, died June 3, 2012, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Ken was born Sept. 10, 1925, in Parsons, W.Va., to the late Dearl and Nellie Mae Simmons and relocated to this area in 1979 from Stafford, Va. He served our country in the U.S. Coast Guard, retiring as a chief petty officer and hospital corpsman. Ken was then employed as a purchasing agent for the general services administration. He enjoyed fishing and automotive repair. He was a member of VFW Post 4252 of Hernando.
His survivors include his wife of 55 years, Beverly Simmons, Hernando; two sons, Stephen (Shawn) Simmons, Inverness, and Stuart (Beth) Simmons, Hernando; his daughter, Sheryl (Lonnie) Harrison, Inverness; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandchild, Shawn
Harrison.
A Celebration of Ken's life with military honors will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 9, 2012, at Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, with Pastor Dairold Rushing officiating. The family will receive friends in visitation from noon until service time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Ken's name to Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org.
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June 09, 2012
Beverly, Please know that others care and share the loss of your beloved husband. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that words offer small comfort in your hour of sorrow. I do wish to express my sincere sympathy to you on your loss.
Suzanne Fuller
June 9, 2012
To the Simmons Family of Kenneth, Beverly, his beautiful wife and 3 children, Stuart, Stephen, & Sheryl.
Thinking of you all in time of sorrow. May the Lord grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Just think, Kenneth is in heaven walking those streets of gold. I wish I could be there with you all.
Your sister-in-law Madeline & Aunt Madeline. Deepest sympathy from our family to yours.
Madeline Simmons
June 8, 2012
Bev, Stuart, Steve, Sheryl,
Kenny was a great friend for the past 18 years we have known the family. We had many good laughs and shared many a cold ones in brother Blair's garage for Happy Hour keeping track of all the neighborhood. Many good times will be missed by all.
Ken & Diana Wunderly
June 6, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss.Ken was just the most special man and wonderful neighbor. You are all in my prayers. jackie...Bend oregon
June 6, 2012
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