Jack E. Simmons

Oct 8th, 1923 - Apr 20th, 2015
3 Guests

Visitation:

Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home

Thu, Apr. 23rd, 2015 11:00 AM ~ 12:00 PM

Service:

Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home

Thu, Apr. 23rd, 2015 12:00 PM

Burial:

Norman Cemetery

Thu, Apr. 23rd, 2015 1:00 PM

Carbondale- Jack E. Simmons, age 91, of Carbondale, passed away at 11:15am on Monday, April 20, 2015, at his home in Carbondale.

Jack was born in Marion on October 8, 1923, the son of Chester A. and Zella (Norman) Simmons. He married Margaret F. Fietsam in Marion on October 25, 1942. She preceded him in death on April 1, 2006.

Mr. Simmons retired from Southern Illinois University, where he worked as an Internal Auditor. He was of Christian faith. Jack was a United States Army Veteran. He enjoyed woodworking and gardening.

Survivors include his son- Ron (Joanne) Simmons of Galena, Ohio
Daughter- Rebecca (David) Brewer of DeSoto
Two Grandchildren- Joe (Andrea) Simmons of Galena, Ohio
Alison (James) Vigiano of Herrin
One Great Granddaughter- Rossi Susanne Simmons of Galena, Ohio
Brother- Bob Simmons of Evansville, IN
Special Friends- Maria Brehm and Kathy Hall of Carbondale

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife- Margaret, two sisters and two brothers-in-law- Irma and Harold Hasting and Mary Rita and Elza Smith; and one sister-in-law- Gloria Simmons.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Jason Forby officiating. Burial will follow at Norman Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until time of services on Thursday at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Homes.

For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home; 800 N. Market Street; Marion, IL 62959.

 

3 Guestbook Messages

  • Guest: Deon & Linda Egner

    From: Carbondale, Illinois

    Date: April 22, 2015

    We always enjoyed visiting with Jack as well as seeing his wonderful smile. You always felt better after seeing him.

  • Guest: walter j pape

    From: marion, Illinois

    Date: April 23, 2015

    Your family is in my thoughts and prayers

  • Guest: Patricia Barnes

    From: Murphysboro, Illinois

    Date: April 23, 2015

    My Deepest Sympathy to Jack’s family. The one thing I will remember about Jack was his smile, and how he never complained about anything. His family meant so much to him, as I remember him talking about his son in Ohio, his daughter Becky and son-in-law, his granddaughter who would be cooking her first holiday meal, and how he was looking forward for that day. Lastly, I remember how he was so excited about meeting his new great granddaughter. Jack will be missed volunteering at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. REST IN PEACE Jack! With Sympathy…..Pat Barnes/Volunteer at MHC.