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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Terry W. Simons
Terry W.
Simons
Oct 19, 1947 — Jul 3, 2018
Terry W. Simons' Obituary
Mr. Terry W. Simons, 70 of Rochester, passed away
on
Tuesday, July 3
, 2108 at his residence.
In Peru, on
October 19
, 1947, Terry William Simons was born the second son of John William and Thora Louise Bagwell Simons. His family moved from Peru to a dairy farm south of Rochester. Terry grew up with his big brother Ronnie on the farm now known as the Maurice Horn Farm
. It was here, where his work ethic was developed working with the cattle and helping with the daily chores and dairy operation. With great Zebra pride he graduated from
Rochester
High School with the class of 1965.
When patriotism beckoned, Terry answered the call serving with the United States Air Force. His first stint of service lasted for four years. He re-enlisted
with the Air Force reserves for an additional three years and nine months. Terry was
honorably discharged attaining the rank of Sergeant.
With a strong work ethic, Terry was a heavy machine operator for the McMahan-O'Connor Construction Company. In his younger adult years he was a member of the Rochester Jaycees.
As an American outdoors man, Terry loved to go fishing. A favorite fishing destination was in Arkansas where he caught the limit of rainbow trout on many occasions. A big
baseball fan, he loved all levels including Little League. Autumn brought on football season, Terry was a huge fan of "DaBears
" from Chicago. An avid reader, he was the proud owner of books authored by Louis L'Amour many of them about westerns.
Left to cherish Terry's memories are
two daughters:
Jami Simons Brewer, and husband David of Pigeon Forge, and Terrah La Shay Simons Sparks and husband Roger of Vincennes; two sons: Matthew Scott
Simons and
Shane
William Simons; his grandchildren:
Kaidance Sparks, Brailey Sparks, Tanner Sparks, Lindsey Sparks;
a special sister-in-law, Sharon A. Simons all of Rochester;
nieces and nephews
: Heath and Brittany Simons;
great nieces and nephews
:
Kirsten Simons and companion Eric Root, Mikyla Dayle Simons, Broderyck J. Simons, Ryder Matthew Simons
: 2 sisters: Janet Flinn and husband Michael of Logansport, and Jean Hudson and husband Terry of Solisberry; and a brother John Goodrich and wife Janie of Logansport
.
Preceding him in death are his parents Charlie and Thora Louise Bagwell Goodrich, and brother Ronnie Simons on
August 6
, 2015.
The family requests casual and comfortable attire when coming for visitation and celebration of Terry's life. Pastor Matt Anderson will officiate services. Military rites will be conducted by the Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard and the US Air Force Honors Team.
Interment will be in the Crooked Creek Cemetery, near
Royal
Center
.
To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit our flower store.
Funeral Services for Terry W. Simons
Visitation
July
10
Tuesday
Good Family Funeral Home
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Visitation
July
11
Wednesday
Good Family Funeral Home
10:00 - 11:00 am
Celebration of Life
July
11
Wednesday
Good Family Funeral Home
Starts at 11:00 am
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