Mr. Warren W. "Simmie" Simmons, 92, of Fulton, passed away at 8:35 AM, Sunday, March 31st, 2013 at Chase Center of Logansport. Born in Whitley County on June 18, 1920, Warren was the son of Samuel and Clara Pfleiderer Simmons. Growing up he shared his childhood with a brother Russell and a sister Esther. In 1938 with great pride he graduated from Coesse High School in Coesse, IN. Simmie began working for the Nickel-Plate Railroad until he was drafted to serve our country. In January 1943 he entered basic training with the U.S. Army, during World War II. In 1946, he was honorably discharged achieving the rank of Master Staff Sergeant. Prior to going overseas with the U.S. Army, on July 31, 1943, Warren married the love of his life and best friend, Mary E. Sowers in Syracuse. Together they shared life's adventures for nearly 70 years. They raised six wonderful children. The family tree flourished with the added blessings of 19 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Returning home from the service, he farmed with his father on two family farms in Kosciusko County. In 1960 he moved his family to Fulton where he was the manager and buyer for P.B. Stewart Hog Market. In 1971 he purchased Simmons Sunoco in fulton where he served the community with his friendly, welcoming personality and his mechanical skills. Warren retired in 1987 and worked part time for Ag Services while enjoying gardening, mushroom hunting, his bi-annual fishing trips to Wisconsin and I.U. basketball. As the proud patriarch of the Simmons family, Warren enjoyed the time spent with four generations. Warren is lovingly remembered by his wife Mary; four daughters: Judy Reed & husband Kenny of Kewanna, Sharon Bowman of Fulton, Debbie Sheets & husband Ron of Twelve Mile, Patti Donahue and husband John of Charleston, SC; two sons: Jerry Simmons of Michigan City, Ron Simmons & wife Teresa of Topeka, KS; 19 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Richard Dale, a brother Russell and a sister Esther Wolfe and a great grandson Junior Buswell. Rev. George Hapner and Rev. Bruce Russell will officiate servies. Military honors will be accorded by the Fulton County Veterans Honor Guard, and the Whitley County Korean War Veterans Honor Guard.