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Monty Simmons Obituary

Jan. 22, 1931 - Oct. 28, 2014 of Hoover, AL, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at the age of 83. He was a member of Mountain Chapel United Methodist Church for the past 50 years and retired from St. Regis Paper and Union Camp. He attended Auburn University, where he was a member of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity. He was a volunteer for Meal on Wheels and The Nest. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joan Simmons, son, Jeffrey Simmons (Fay), daughter, Julie Simmons, granddaughter, Amber Simmons, nephew, Doug Simmons (Jill), three nieces; Bettie Jenkins (Kenneth), Jackie Butler and Marie Tatum (Steve) and several great nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 29, 2014, from 6-8 PM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 30, 2014, at 11 AM at Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Tom Parrish officiating. Interment will follow in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to Mountain Chapel United Methodist Church or your favorite charity.

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Published by AL.com (Birmingham) from Oct. 28 to Oct. 29, 2014.

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Leah Smith

October 29, 2014

Julie, you and your family are in my thoughts as you endure this difficult loss. My prayer is that your strength will be in each other and in those who care for you, and that as time passes your memories of your Dad will warm your hearts. We are here for you.

October 29, 2014

I have known Monty as sales rep for St. Regis for over over 50 years. He was a man of great integrity. I was proud to call him my friend. Bobby Little

October 29, 2014

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

October 29, 2014

Joan, I am so sorry about Monty,s Passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Family. May God comfort each of you.I know what you are going through, just having been through this myself. God bless each of you.Ruby Horne, Honoraville, al.

October 29, 2014

Joan, We are so sorry to hear of Monty's passing. He was (and still is in your hearts) a wonderful man. May the fond memories you have help get you through this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love Skip & Judy Shipp

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