Roy Lee Simmers, 94, a lifelong resident of Mount Crawford, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022 at his home.
He was born on October 17, 1927 and was a son of the late Charles and Stella (Landes) Simmers.
Roy had worked for Kellie Construction, Layman Construction, Westinghouse and McQuay, and retired in 1987. He served his
country in the USArmy Avation Engineering during the Korean Conflict. Roy liked hunting, gardening and coin collecting. He
served on the Mount Crawford Town Council in the 1960's.
Roy was united in marriage on April 9, 1955 to Loretta Margaret (Wilfong) Simmers, with whom he shared 67 years together.
Surviving in addition to his wife is his son, Kenneth Simmers and wife Nadine, of Mount Crawford; sisters, Catherine Diehl of
Gaithersburg, MD; his grandson, Jay Whetzel and wife Susie, threegreat grandchildren, Zachary Custer, Faith Whetzel, and
Destiny Whetzel and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
He was prededed in death by his six brothers, Raymond Simmers, Melvin Simmers, Wilmer Simmers, Charles Simmers, Boyd
Simmers and Vernon Simmers; and two sisters, Ivy Parr and Frances Shifflett.
Aservice celebrating Roy's life will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Mount Crawford Cemetery with Pastor
Wayne Wright officiating. Military rites will be provided by the Dayton American Legion Post #27.
Friends may call on Wednesday. October 5, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service in
Bridgewater.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at johnsonfs.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service in Bridgewater.