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Buster Simmons Obituary
Buster served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a Combat Medic in the 30th Infantry Division throughout the European theater. He served as the Chaplain for the 30th Infantry Division reunions. Buster attended many reunions in Europe and all over the USA. His favorite trip to Europe was in 1994 when his granddaughter traveled with him. He worked until he was more than 80 years old.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 67 years Bessie Mae Simmons; two sons, Eric G. Simmons and William J. "Sandy" Simmons; three brothers, William Clinton, Glimer and Wayne; one sister Lucille Oakley.
Survivors include one daughter-in-law Kathy Simmons; one granddaughter, Nancy Woodward and husband Rusty; one great-grandson Garrett Woodward and his grand dachshund Buster, all of Farmington.
A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at the Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove with Preston Beeks officiating. He will be interred in Burlington, N.C. at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Willard Walker Hospice Home, 325 E. Longview St. Fayetteville, AR. 72704; Farmington Senior Center - Meals on Wheels, 340 W. Main, Farmington, AR. 72730 or a charity of your choice.
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Kate Bopp
August 16, 2013
So sorry to hear of Buster's recent passing. I met him in Europe in 1994 when I was a guide with Wesley Tours. I recently found a letter he wrote to me in December 1994. When the Old Hickory group departed the Netherlands after a wonderful commemorative trip Buster promised to write & send me some commemorative coins and a brief American history. He was true to his word. I treasure the letter together with the coins that remain taped to it just as he sent them. It was an honour & a great pleasure to meet Buster and the other members of the 30th Infantry Division who accompanied him in the summer of 1994. I still treasure the memory of that summer & the wonderful veterans and their families that I had the pleasure and honour to spend time with.
Virginia Andrews
July 27, 2013
Buster was a wonderful friend and loyal employee for Colonial Hardware for many years. My late husband Harry Andrews and Buster were close friends he will be missed
Lane Carlton Zatopek
July 24, 2013
We met Buster on the 1999 Europe trip when we accompanied my father and the other Old Hickory veterans that year. For years Ed and I enjoyed a lunchtime visit with Buster as we passed through Fayetteville on our way to see family in North Arkansas. We learned with great sadness that his health was failing. He is now at rest. We hold Kathy and all the family in our prayers.
July 23, 2013
Bernie and I were very sad to hear about Marion's passing. We were totally shocked to learn that Bill had passed away too. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.
Debbie and Bernie oakley
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