Henry Hill Simmons' Obituary
Henry Hill Simmons 87, was born January 10, 1925 in Mountainburg, AR to James Jackson and Essie Hill Simmons and passed away February 16, 2012. He graduated from Alma High School and the University of Arkansas. He served in the Naval Air Corps during World War II in the Philippine Islands. He married Lorita Lashley in 1950. He worked for the USDA as a meat and poultry inspector for 38 years. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Springdale, Arkansas and was an elder and teacher in the church. He was active in the Washington County Fair where he served as President and board member for years. He was a member of the Fayetteville City Hospital Auxiliary where he worked at the Attic. He also worked with Boy Scouts and 4-H Clubs, and was an avid Razorback fan.
He and his wife raised 4 children on a farm between Fayetteville and Springdale where he raised Polled Hereford cattle. He received a 50 - year award as a breeder of Hereford cattle by the American Hereford Association in 2004.
He is survived by his wife, Lorita Simmons of the home, one son, Jim Simmons and wife Kathy of Newberg, Oregon, three daughters, Sharon Shepherd and husband, Jim of Aurora, Missouri, Lee Ann Rozanske and husband, Steve of Geneva, Illinois, Mary Simmons of Fayetteville, a sister, Rita Parkerson of Hot Springs, Arkansas, seven grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.
There will be a private interment in Oakland Cemetery. Memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, February 20, 2012 at the First Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Gutensohn Road, Springdale, Arkansas with a fellowship to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Springdale, AR or to Alzheimer’s Research Fund.
To sign the online guestbook go to www.nelsonberna.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
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