Jack E. Simmons

Carbondale- Jack E. Simmons, age 91, of Carbondale, passed away at 11:15am on Monday, April 20, 2015, at his home in Carbondale. Jack was born in Marion on October 8, 1923, the son of Chester A. and Zella (Norman) Simmons. He married Margaret F. Fietsam in Marion on October 25, 1942. She preceded him in death on April 1, 2006. Mr. Simmons retired from Southern Illinois University, where he worked as an Internal Auditor.  He was of Christian faith. Jack was a United States Army Veteran.  He enjoyed woodworking and gardening. Survivors include his son- Ron (Joanne) Simmons of Galena, Ohio Daughter- Rebecca (David) Brewer of DeSoto Two Grandchildren- Joe (Andrea) Simmons of Galena, Ohio Alison (James) Vigiano of Herrin One Great Granddaughter- Rossi Susanne Simmons of Galena, Ohio Brother- Bob Simmons of Evansville, IN Special Friends- Maria Brehm and Kathy Hall of Carbondale He was preceded in death by his parents, wife- Margaret, two sisters and two brothers-in-law- Irma and Harold Hasting and Mary Rita and Elza Smith; and one sister-in-law- Gloria Simmons. Funeral services will be held at noon on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Jason Forby officiating. Burial will follow at Norman Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until time of services on Thursday at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Homes. For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home; 800 N. Market Street; Marion, IL 62959.