LAWRENCE WAYNE SIMMONS

Lawrence Wayne Simmons, 74, of Springfield passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. He was born on Jan. 29, 1949, to Ora and Emma (Sullivan) Simmons. On July 24, 1971, Lawrence and Sandra Hicks were united in marriage and shared over 51 years together.
Simmons was a 1967 Ash Grove High School graduate. He enjoyed trains, flowers and gardening. Simmons was a man of God and he loved his family.
Simmons is survived by his wife, Sandra Simmons; children, April DeVore, Tim Simmons and wife Venus, Tommy Simmons and wife Teresa; 28 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; nephew David Simmons; niece DeDe Elrod; other family and many friends.
Simmons was preceded in death by his parents, brother, and three sisters.
Visitation will be from 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Trinity Pentecostal Church, 530 S. Miller Ave, Springfield, MO 65802. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m., Friday, March 10, 2023, at Missouri Sinking Creek Cemetery, Everton.  
Arrangements are under the direction of Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Ash Grove.
 

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