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1918
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2008
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Fred Simmons Obituary
Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Justin. Interment: Justin Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at DeBerry Funeral Directors.
Memorials: Building Fund, First Baptist Church of Justin, Box 309, Justin, Texas 76247.
He was born Jan. 7, 1918, on his uncle's farm near Whitney to Virgil Lee Simmons and Mattie Ethel Worley. He married Hattie Louise Pennington on June 24, 1944, in Justin. He was a member of First Baptist Church Justin, where he served as a deacon for over 50 years.
Mr. Simmons was a veteran of World War II. He enlisted in the Army in 1941 and served with the 86th Infantry "Black Hawk" Division in Europe, then in the Philippines before being honorably discharged in 1946. He and his wife bought their farm in 1947 on Denton Creek in the Drop community, where he resided until his death.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; sisters, Pearl Hutchison and Lola Hutchison of Fort Worth, and Sudie Gant of Lockney; and brothers, Nelson "Mike" Simmons of Whitney and Oliver Simmons of Waco.
Survivors: His daughter, Vicki Parsons and husband, Tom, of Justin; son, Ronnie Simmons of Justin; five grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
January 26, 2008
Vicki and Ronnie-
So sorry to hear about your Dad. I can still remember us all sleeping outside and listening to the noises.
Leonore Helton Hicks and family
Patty Turner
January 25, 2008
Vicki & Ronnie,
We're so sorry about your Dad, I have lots of fond memories of your family. Your in my heart & prayers. Love, Patty Pilcher Turner
Pat and Jim Utterback
January 20, 2008
Vicki, we were saddened to hear of the passing of your dad. We didn't find out until day of the funeral, but wanted you to know you and your family are in our prayers. May the good memories of him comfort you.
BEVERLY STREUN (DANIEL)
January 17, 2008
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND RONNIE AND ALL YOUR FAMILIES.
Bill DeBerry and Bill DeBerry Jr.
January 17, 2008
Ofrering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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