Archie-Simmons Sr.-Obituary

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Archie Simmons Sr.

South Bend, Colorado

Dec 10, 1937 – Jun 14, 2014

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December 10, 1937
DIED
June 14, 2014
LOCATION
South Bend, Colorado

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Archie Simmons Sr., 76, affectionately known as "Dee-Dee," passed away on June 14, 2014 at his home in South Bend, Indiana, surrounded by friends and family. Archie was born December 10, 1937 in Forest City, Arkansas to the union of Ophelia Mooney and Willie Simmons.

Prior to making his transition he gave his life to Christ. He was a graduate of Central High school and joined the Army Reserves in 1953. He was a retired Supervisor of Raco Inc. after 30 years of employment. Archie was a dedicated and avid golfer. He was a member of Par Putters, won many tournaments, and multiple awards for his awesome golf game.

Archie is survived by three sons: Michael (Judy) Simmons, Steven (Shirley Jones of TN) Simmons of South Bend, Indiana, Archie Jr. (Carolyn) Simmons of Elkhart, Indiana; three daughters: Crystal (Terry Sr.) Lighthall, Phyllis (Wilbur Sr.) Campbell, and Karla (Larry Sr.) Parker, all of South Bend; five sisters: Dorthea Miller of South Bend, Helen Cox of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Loretta Banks and Carolann Cox of Kankakee, Illinois, Shirlene Simpson of Joliet, Indiana; and one brother, Larry (Patricia) Cox of St. Anne, Illinois; one special uncle, Richard Mooney of St. Anne, Illinois, 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; a host of close and loving family and friends; and a dear friend, Wilbur Boggs.

Archie was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Ophelia Mooney; his first love and wife, of 19 1/2 years and mother to his seven children, Phyllis Simmons; his wife of 9 years, Arline Simmons; a son, Mark Anthony Simmons; and 2 grandchildren, Carlton Simmons, and Steven Simmons.

The family would like to extend an extra special thank you to the Center for Hospice Carel for their dedication and support in the final days of our loved one.

Services for Archie Simmons Sr. will be held on Friday, June 20, 2014, at Clark-O'Neal Funeral Home, 2702 Lincoln Way West, South Bend. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. and funeral service at 12:00 Noon. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery.

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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Am sorry to hear of ur dad passing I will keep the family n my prayer

To all of my cousins, I'm sending my prayers to you guys! Uncle Archie was such a sweet, kind person. Lean on God for strength and comfort to get thru this! I love you all!!

To the entire Simmons Family: I trust that the lord will give the comfort you during this time of your bereavement. I am praying for you.ll May the awesome memories of your Father keep smiles on your heart! I love you family!

To be absent from the body and present with the LORD.MY prayers are with you all

To the Simmons family your dad will be missed it was an honor having him in my life

To the Simmons family: Our deepest sympathy to the whole family for your loss. Archie was a very good friend of ours........Annie and Sam Moore

To the FAMILY, you all have my deepest sympathy during this time of your loss. I pray that GOD will be with you all during this difficult time in your lives. May GOD BLESS you all. Michael