Thomas R. Simmons

Friday, March 4, 2016

Thomas R. Simmons, 65, formerly of Fillmore, recently passed away in Oregon where he had lived for several years.

He was born Aug. 25, 1950 to Bob R. and Mary Jane Elrod Simmons.

He graduated from Fillmore High School in 1968.

Thomas enlisted as a paratrooper in the 173rd Airborne Division in 1969 and did a tour of duty in Vietnam.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bob R. Simmons.

He is survived by his mother, Mary Jane Simmons, Fillmore; brothers Bill, Danville, David, Crawfordsville, and Norman, Fillmore.

Also surviving are Shirley, his wife of 43 years; two sons, Christopher R. and Shenandoah, both of Oregon; two stepsons, Robert and Anthony Ramage, of Oklahoma; 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was buried with full military honors in Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Ore.