| 1. |  Simmons, Ira Lee was born on 9 Mar 1933 in Phillipstown, White County, Illinois; died on 19 Oct 2013 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 24 Oct 2013 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: SIMM.I001
- _FGRAVE: 118997533
- Military Service: Korean War, Specialist Fourth Class, United States Army
- Funeral: 24 Oct 2013, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois
Notes:
Ira was born on March 9, 1933, in Phillipstown, IL, the son of Hughie and Calvernia (Wolfe) Simmons. He married Bonnie Barbee, then later married Betty (Sullens) Simmons on August 31, 1957, they eloped to Henderson, KY.
Mr. Simmons was in the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean Conflict. He was an oil field worker until he became ill in April, 2013.
He enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting. He coached Little League baseball and women's softball. He loved kids and enjoyed spending time with his grandkids.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty Sullens Simmons; Three daughters, Nancy Puckett, of Carmi, Donna Stanley, and Diane Gill; Two sons, Curtis Simmons and Wendell Simmons; Three brothers, Charles, Eddie, and Donnie Simmons; One sister, Patricia Phillips; Seven grandkids, Jon Risley, Patrick Puckett, Christopher Puckett, Alex Puckett, Kaylee and Baylee Gill, and Logan Stanley; Seven great grandkids, Jordyn, Cole, Keegan, Kenzie, and Evan Puckett, and Marcus and Kimber Risley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hughie and Calvernia Simmons, and two brothers, Ralph and Robert Simmons.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Community Southern Baptist Church.
Buried:
Full Military Rites were performed at the funeral home by the Clay City Veterans.
Family/Spouse: Barbee, B..
Ira married Sullens, B.J.
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1933 - 2013 (80 years)
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