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Jim Simmons
JIM SIMMONS
Marion
Jim Simmons, 77, of Marion, passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. Private family inurnment: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Marion, is caring for Jim and his family.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Bernita; sons, Kirk Simmons and Kyle Simmons; grandson, Riley Simmons; and nieces and nephews.
James Weldon Simmons was born Sept. 22, 1942, to Herbert and Pauline (Patton) Simmons in Cave-In-Rock, Ill.
James was preceded in death by his parents; son, Kevin; brothers, Herbert and Marvin Simmons; and brother-in-law, Dale Schwartzhoff.
Please share your support and memories with Jim's family on his tribute wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.
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