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John A. Simmons Jr.

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Published by Heritage Funeral Chapel - Peoria on Apr. 6, 2011.

John A. Simmons, Jr., 65, of Peoria, AZ went to the angels on April 6, 2011. John retired after 15 years of service with the Local 640. He was a proud member of the American Legion Post #29 and VFW Post 1433. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 47 years, Anita; sons John A. (Patty) Simmons III, Stephan L. Simmons and Donald C. (Eileen) Simmons and daughter Rebecca (Terry) Johnson; 18 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 2 sisters and other extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents Julia Almedia and John A. Simmons and son Steven. A Rosary service will be held on Monday, April 11, 2011 at 7 pm at Heritage Funeral Chapel 6830 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ. Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 10 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church 5614 W Orangewood Ave., Glendale, AZ. Inurnment will follow at the National memorial Cemetery of AZ 23029 N Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been set up in the name of John Simmons, Jr., at Marisol Federal Credit Union Account # 356695, 721 N 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85004.

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April 11, 2011

Catherine Gibbard posted to the memorial.

April 11, 2011

Donna and Roger Featherston posted to the memorial.

April 11, 2011

James Farling posted to the memorial.

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Catherine Gibbard

April 11, 2011

Anita and family, I am very sorry for your loss...Anita, I remember your wedding reception at our house in happier times. You are in my prayers. Kitty

Donna and Roger Featherston

April 11, 2011

Anita and Family, We are very sorry for your loss. Donna and I will always have fond memories of the time we spent with John and you at Canyon Point and later during your visit to Texas. Donna and Roger

James Farling

April 11, 2011

My heart is heavy with sorrow. Uncle Butch was my life-long close personal friend, my hunting and fishing buddy, and co-hort in crime. I looked up to him, cherished his guidance and love, and always looked forward to spending time with him. His zest for life, and his commitment to his family and his God are examples to follow for us all.
I'll miss him terribly, and will cherish his memory always.

Anne Brashears

April 10, 2011

our prayers are with him and the family.