Theron Quinton “Pete” Simmons

Theron Quinton “Pete” Simmons obituary, DeQueen, AR

Theron Quinton “Pete” Simmons

Theron Simmons Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilkerson Funeral Home - De Queen from Jul. 21 to Jul. 22, 2025.

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Theron Quinton "Pete" Simmons, age 75, a resident of Mena, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Arkansas Extended Care in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Mr. Simmons was born on March 20, 1950, in De Queen, Arkansas. He worked at the radio station in Mena, he was a mason, enjoyed fishing, and playing penny-ante poker.

Mr. Simmons was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford Carl and Edna Claudine Fowler Simmons; two brothers, Billy Joe Simmons and Norman Simmons; and one sister, Marie Wax.

He is survived by one brother, Winston Simmons of Mena, Arkansas; one sister, Joyce Karen Simmons of Albany, New York, and several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Graveside funeral service for Mr. Simmons will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Grannis Cemetery with Carl Ray Simmons officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral home in De Queen.

You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com

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Wilkerson Funeral Home - De Queen

403 W. Stillwell Ave. P.O. Box 640, De Queen, AR 71832

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