Alonzo Ray Simmons, 88, of Horse Shoe Run, WV passed away May 5, 2015 at Cortland Acres. He was born July 8, 1926 in Erwin, WV a son of the late Calvin Alexander and Myrtle Ellen Lipscomb Simmons. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Aldine Simmons, one son, Allan (Deborah) Simmons, Eglon, WV, seven daughters, Catherine (Art) Arden, Springfield, VA, Gloria (Jerry) Gilpin, Falling Waters, WV, Norma (Dave) Fitts, Gainesville, VA, Rosalie Hedrick, Davis, WV, Sheila (Carl) Elliott, Aurora, WV, Tammy (Dave) Kailey, Fairfax, VA, and Debra Simmons, Augusta, WV, one sister, Pearl Moats, Kingwood, WV, 17 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters.
Mr. Simmons was a US Navy Veteran of WWII. He enjoyed farming and hunting.
Friends were received at Hinkle Funeral Home, Friday, May 8, 4-7p.m.. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 9, at Brookeside Church of the Brethren with Rev. Scott Rush officiating. Interment followed in the Dumire-Pifer Cemetery. Hinkle Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. www.hinklefuneralhome.com
