In Memory Of
Rex E. Simmonds
1940
2013
Rex E. Simmonds
July 16, 1940 — December 8, 2013
Rex E. Simmonds, 73, Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013. He was born July 16, 1940, in Agra, Kansas, the son of Albert and Rosa (Schoonover) Simmonds.
Rex worked with the Kansas Industries for the Blind in Topeka for over 30 years. He was a member of the Kansas Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. He enjoyed making candles and working in the yard. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.
Rex married Ruby L Simmonds on October 18, 1963 in Topeka, Kansas. She survives. Also surviving are his children, Larry A. (Kate) Clouse, Delmont, SD; Kenneth L. (Kay) Simmonds, Pendleton, SC and Rick D. Simmonds, Topeka; his brothers, Jim and Dick Simmonds; grandchildren, Jerimiah McAlister, Danny Simmonds, Faye LeAnn Simmonds and Hannah Rose Simmonds. He was preceded in death by his brothers, George, Jerry, Kenny, Walter LaVon and Linden Simmonds and sister, Alberta Tuxhorn.
Funeral services will be 11 am, Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel. Burial will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 712 Kansas Ave, Ste 410, Topeka, KS 66603.
Rex worked with the Kansas Industries for the Blind in Topeka for over 30 years. He was a member of the Kansas Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. He enjoyed making candles and working in the yard. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.
Rex married Ruby L Simmonds on October 18, 1963 in Topeka, Kansas. She survives. Also surviving are his children, Larry A. (Kate) Clouse, Delmont, SD; Kenneth L. (Kay) Simmonds, Pendleton, SC and Rick D. Simmonds, Topeka; his brothers, Jim and Dick Simmonds; grandchildren, Jerimiah McAlister, Danny Simmonds, Faye LeAnn Simmonds and Hannah Rose Simmonds. He was preceded in death by his brothers, George, Jerry, Kenny, Walter LaVon and Linden Simmonds and sister, Alberta Tuxhorn.
Funeral services will be 11 am, Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel. Burial will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 712 Kansas Ave, Ste 410, Topeka, KS 66603.
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Service Schedule
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Visitation
Friday, December 13, 2013
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
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Service
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
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