William “Bill” Edward Simmons, age 81 years, a resident of Elkins, WV departed this life Tuesday morning, June 6, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family and under the care of WV Caring.
Bill was born Elkins, WV June 11, 1941 at Elkins, WV a son of the late Herbert Giles Simmons. He attended the schools of Tucker and Randolph County. He was a Corrosion Technician with Columbia Gas and retired after 32 years. Bill was a Master Mason with the Masonic Elkins Lodge #108.
Bill was an avid supporter to the youth in the community. He coached Little League baseball and All Stars League, and enjoyed being a leader and mentor to many kids.
On April 25, 1964, he was married to the former Sandra Jo McQuain Simmons. They shared fifty-six years of marriage and were a positive example of a loving relationship.
Surviving are two sons, William Edward “Ed” Simmons II and wife Andrea of Glady, WV, Brian Keith Simmons and wife Julia of Elkins, one brother Thomas Simmons and wife Blanche “Bunny” of Montrose; one sister-in-law Johanna Daveanna McQuain, nephew, Thomas Simmons and wife Amy, and great niece, Willow, and great nephew, Brandon, all of Montrose; three nieces, Vanessa Carr and husband Leroy, and son, Nicholas, all of Elkins; nieces Becky Carr and husband Rick, of Elkins, WV and Christine “Booty” Hedrick and husband Glen of Norton, WV; and several nieces and nephews. Also left to cherish his memory are his grandchildren, whom he dearly loved, Erika Poling of Morgantown, WV, Dillon Chambers of Mesa, AZ, Garrett Simmons and wife Rachel of Morgantown, WV, Laura Simmons of Harrogate, TN, and Caroline Simmons of Elkins, WV.
When family wasn’t around, his day was filled with love from his dog, Loki. They loved to sit on the porch and watch the birds, squirrels, and wave at people driving by. Bill had many lifelong friends and always enjoyed hearing from them.
The family would like to thank the longtime neighbors of the Glenmore Community who were always helpful and there in the time of need.
Preceding him in death were his parents, wife, and two brothers, Charles Dorsey Simmons and Lawrence “Butch” Simmons, one sister-in-law Maria McQuain Pingley, one daughter-in-law, Lisa Simmons.
The family received friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins on Sunday, June 11, 2023 from 5 to 8 p.m. Final rites were conducted at the funeral home, Monday, June 12, 2023 at 11 a.m. The Reverend James Snyder officiated and interment followed at the Mountain State Memorial Gardens at Gilman, WV. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for William Edward Simmons, Sr. Condolences may be expressed to the family at; www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.
