Bill was born in Fort Wayne on May 31, 1941. He went to Central Catholic High School, where he graduated, then joined the Navy and was sent to Scotland where he met and married his wife, Patricia. They had three children, Nora Reynold of Marion, IN, Trey Simmons III of Fort Wayne, and Tiffany (Simmons) Schmidt of Fort Wayne. Bill and Pat have 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wanda (Till) and William Simmons Sr. and a sister, Jane (Simmons) Goff. Bill is survived by his wife, Patricia (Sweet) Simmons, of 61 years; one brother, Donald Simmons of Fort Wayne; and two sisters, Marjorie (Simmons) Haecker of Fort Wayne, and Juanita (Simmons) Miller of Syracuse.
Bill worked for the City Water Department for 40 years and was a Program Manager in the City County Building. Bill spent 30 years in the Navy Reserve. He loved his faith and his family and was respected and deeply loved by his family. He was a good man, may he rest in peace.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am, Monday, December 14, 2020 at The Cathedral of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements entrusted to C.M. Sloan and Sons Funeral Home.
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