Freddie F. (Fred) Simmons – Passed away on August 14, 2019 in Maryland Height, MO. He was born on October 3, 1941 in Alex, OK to Robert Roy Simmons and Dora Evalene Shackelford

He graduated from Alex High School in 1959. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and the Illinois Army National Guard. He was a Past Master Mason of Lodge 352 in Morton, IL.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Lois, daughters Rachel Link of Buffalo, NY and Jennifer (Nathan) Bax of St. Peters, MO, grandchildren Johnathan Link, Laura Link and Annalesa Bax. brother A.B. (Joanne) Simmons of Wylie, TX, sister Margaret Lile of Lake Havasu City, AZ and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Roy and Dora Simmons, stepmother Mary Simmons, brothers Roy Dean Simmons and James Simmons, sister Gladys Carr and an infant son.

Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Charles, MO, The Alzheimer’s Association or Stray Haven Rescue.

Services: A memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 318 S. Duchesne Dr., St. Charles, MO on Saturday, September 14 at 2pm.