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We were very sad to learn of Gary's passing. I have known him since he was a teenager. Our hearts are heavy for Pat and family. Our prayers will be with you.
Darrell&Kathy murray
September 01, 2021 | Windfall, IN


Photo courtesy of Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home, Elwood
Elwood, Indiana
Jul 8, 1956 – Aug 3, 2021 (Age 65)
Gary Wayne Simmons, age 65 and a lifelong resident of rural Elwood, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a short battle with Covid-19. He was born July 8, 1956 in Elwood, the son of Phillip E. and Marjorie A. (Skillman)...
Read MoreWe were very sad to learn of Gary's passing. I have known him since he was a teenager. Our hearts are heavy for Pat and family. Our prayers will be with you.
Darrell&Kathy murray
September 01, 2021 | Windfall, IN
A dedicated Extension employee. He will be missed.
Pam Hess Baker
August 17, 2021 | New Albany, IN | Coworker
Steve and I just read of Gary’s passing in the Herald Bulletin today. We were so sad to find out about this. Steve always enjoyed serving on the board with Gary, and I loved it when he would come to school and talk with my students about 4H. He was such a nice guy, and I know that he will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and congregation. Our prayers are with you all.
Amy Crandall
August 16, 2021 | Anderson, IN | Friend
A wonderful friend and colleague gone too soon. Condolences to Mrs. Simmons and family. Rest In Peace Gary.
John Emerson
August 15, 2021 | Elkhart, IN | Coworker
Pat, So sad and very sorry to learn of Gary's passing. Sending our sincere condolences to you and all of the family!
Rod & Angie Murray
August 11, 2021 | Elwood, IN
Pat, I’m so sorry for your loss! I’m keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandi (Reckner) Gordon
August 10, 2021 | Elwood, IN | Friend
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Gary was a friend as well as an exceptional mentor to our sons. Both Tom and Joe recall fond memories of their achievement trips to Chicago with Gary. Thank you, Pat, for sharing your amazing husband with the 4H youth of Madison County. He will long be remembered and cherished. May God comfort and bless you.
Dave, Kay, Tom, and Joe Mares
August 10, 2021
To the family:
So sorry for your loss. We are praying for you today and in the days to come.
Don and Georgeanna Smith
August 10, 2021
To the Family-
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Gary and admired him for his tireless work with 4-H and the Sheep Project at the State Fair. Rest In Peace my friend.
Jerry Millikan
Jerry Millikan
August 09, 2021 | Noblesville, IN | Friend