Larry W. Simmons' Obituary
Larry W. Simmons passed away on March 27, 2020, he was born on October 22, 1950 in Marshall, TX to Emmett Lee and Mary Jeanette Bryan Simmons. He graduated from Longview High School in 1969. He served in the U.S. Army, training at Ft. Polk, LA. and then went to jump school at Ft. Benning, GA. He served as an infantryman with special duty as a scout dog handler during the Vietnam war. He was awarded the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one Campaign Star, and a Combat Infantry Badge. During Veterans Day in 2019, he was presented the U.S. Flag that was flown over the Capitol.
Mr. Simmons was a crane operator for 31 years with Joyce Crane. He was a member of Forest Home Baptist Church in Kilgore, TX. He was an avid outdoorsman.
He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Charla McGregor Simmons; children, Dylan Simmons and fiancé Tiffany Wooten of Hallsville, Dia Simmons Christie and husband Gary of Diana, Jamie Tucker, and Stacy Stewart of Kilgore, and Marshall Tucker of Henderson; Brothers and Sisters, Sunny (Wanda) Sellers of Longview, Garry Simmons of Longview, Morty Simmons and wife Phoebe of Lake O’ Pines, Annette Luster and husband David of Longview; grandchildren, Raela McCrory, Garrett Christie, Caleb Tucker, and Waylon Christie. As well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents; parents; sister, Mary Lee Perkins; and brother in law, Charlie McGregor.
Due to the current health crisis, a private family graveside service will take place officiated by Phillip Simmons. Pallbearers are Gary Christie, Jim Perkins, Glenn Perkins, Bobby Perkins, Jesse McGregor, and Jered Price. The VFW Post #4002 Honor Guard in Longview will perform military honors.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Veterans Association of your choice.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com
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