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WILLIAM REED SIMRELL, Jr. "Sonny" Age 76 of Loxahatchee, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2010. He was born in Kentucky and moved to Palm Beach County in 1951. He worked as a mechanic for his dad, Pop, at Simrell's Auto Repair and was involved with West Palm Beach Indian Motorcycle Dealership (the only one of its kind at the time). He retired as a hydraulic mechanic from A. Duda & Sons, Belle Glade, in 1996. Sonny was a member of Moose Lodge #2245. Sonny will be greatly missed by his wife, Ann of 25 years and his children, Sharon Liberto (James ) of New Kingston, PA, Karon Vendetta (Richard) of Oviedo, FL, Terri Lea De La Cruz (Theodore) of Chicago, IL, Michelle Bravo (Eliu) of Port St. Lucie, FL, Lynne Barrow (Dan Buckingham) of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Michael Simrell of Royal Palm Beach, FL, Susan Brannan (James) of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Brian Gensbugel (Debra) of Loxahatchee, FL, Mark Simrell (Darlene) of Wilmington, IL, Christeen Gensbugel of Loxahatchee, FL, Paul Simrell (Dawn) of Okeechobee, FL; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Willye Ann Mann of Louisville, KY; nephew, Jim Proctor (Frieda) of Lake Worth, FL and numerous nieces and nephews and many other relatives and many friends. Preceded in death by his father, William R, Simrell; mother, Hattie Simrell; sister, Eva Raunser; grandsons, Richard L. Paisley and Timothy Clay. There will be a visitation on Saturday, January 30, 2010, from 6-8 PM with a memorial service at 7:00 PM at the funeral home. PALMS WEST FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY 110 Business Parkway Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 Family Owned & Operated (561-753-6004) To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Michelle R Bravo
January 22, 2021
Michelle Simrell/Bravo
February 14, 2010
DAD..I Love You so Much!!!! I just can't accept fact that you're gone.There are some days I can't get out of bed I just lay there and cry I say this is only a dream.But it's not.I can't go to the house anymore right now because it hurts me to much,maybe in time.I'm really hurting inside more than others realize.DADDY you know God only takes the best to be with him and I know you are at the head of line following him.I Love You Very Much and I am going to Miss You the Rest of my Life!!!! Love your # 1 daughter,Michelle
Lynne Barrow
February 5, 2010
Dad you are loved alot and will be missed by many.
Just think...
you will be with your "Buddy" "Richard" now,
(I can still hear you say "hey buddy"). We love and miss you so much Dad.
You will always be in my thoughts.
Love Always,
Lynne, Dan, & Jenifer
RIP DAD/BEEBOP
* YOU DON'T KNOW WHATCHA GOT TIL IT'S GONE - LIFE IS WAY TOO SHORT*
Sherri (Clase) Trainor
February 3, 2010
Dearest Ann,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved husband, Sonny. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and all of the family. May the love and prayers from friends and family help to ease the pain of your loss.
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Lori Jankowski
February 3, 2010
Dearest Ann, Christeen and Brian, my dear friends and family... I am so sorry for your loss. You are close to my heart and in my prayers. I pray peace and comfort for you during this time. Loving you !!!! Rest in God's arms. Lori J
Rita Peterson (Monick)
January 31, 2010
So sorry I didn't see notice of your loss until Saturday, Ann. My newspaper reading got behind me and I felt so bad when I read that you lost Sonny this week. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
paul simrell
January 31, 2010
love you Dad,gonna miss you.
wish I would of came around more.
alisha simrell
January 29, 2010
love you beebop. it wont be the same going to your house and not having you there. [o bet gus is gonna miss you] i know youre in a better place [with richard] <33
love alisha [your granddaughter]
and tristin [your great granddaughter]
Janine Walker
January 29, 2010
Dear Ann, Christeen and Brian, My deepest sympathies are with you all. I am so glad I got to see you all recently. God Bless. Love, your cousin, Janine
Brook Bowser
January 28, 2010
May our hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as we celebrate a life well lived. Love your Granddaughter Brook
Beth Walker
January 28, 2010
Ann, Brian and Christeen,
I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know Sonny very well, but I know how much all of you loved him. May God give you comfort and strenghth during this time of sorrow. You are all in my prayers.
Love, your cousin, Beth
Steve & Peggy Linn
January 28, 2010
May all of God's gentle comfort be with you and your family as you mourn the passing of Sonny.
January 28, 2010
Uncle Sonny, you will be missed be all friends and all of your children. I love you even if we did not stay in touch. Ron & I thank you for introducing us. To the prettyist Uncle I have, you are loved.
Betty Jean Raunser-Dyda
cheri wurster-smith
January 28, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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