Billy Joe Simmons, Sr., 92, went home to the Lord on June 3, 2023. Bill was born February 7, 1931 to Clinton and Gennieve (Tankersley) Simmons in Springfield, MO. He was the oldest of 8 children.
Bill was a Korean War Veteran serving in the USMC and USNR from 1949 - 1953. Bill later moved to North Kansas City where he met his soulmate JoAnn Garrison. They were married on November 21, 1956. They were blessed with 65 years of marriage and 8 children.
Bill was a devoted Christian and an active member of his church over the years. He worked as a retail manager for most of his life. They moved to a small farm outside Union Star in 1977 where they enjoyed raising dogs, livestock and growing a garden. Bill loved being outside in the fresh air. They retired from the farm and then moved to Savannah, MO. They attended the First Baptist Church in Savannah.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife JoAnn, son Charles (Chuck), brothers Paul, Clinton, Raymond and Mike Simmons.
He is survived by sons: Bill Jr. (Dorothy), Randy (Diane), Clinton (Kathi), Gary (Vicki), and Larry (Sheila) Simmons: daughters Lyn Lee-Beam, Teresa (Bill) Hillyard: daughter-in-law Sue Simmons: brother John Simmons: sisters Betty Perkins and Mary Glauser: 56 grand and great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Thursday, June 8th at Savannah First Baptist Church. A luncheon will follow the visitation. Service at 1:00 PM at the church. Interment and Military Honors will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
