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Gary Wayne Simmons
1951 - 2021
Gary Wayne Simmons, age 69 of Ankeny, Iowa, departed this life on April 28, 2021 in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born on August 12, 1951 in Louisville, KY to James Simmons and the late Marsetta Simmons. Gary was married to his soul-mate, Melissa Simmons, on June 26, 2015.
Gary loved his country and served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a manager at Fresh Thyme Market. Gary was saved at Campbell’s Chapel United Baptist Church on March 28, 1967, and remained a member until his passing.
He is survived by his family, whom he adored— his wife, Melissa Simmons; three children, Marsetta Nicolocchia, Deborah Reyes (John) and Gary Simmons, Jr.; two step-children, Ben Phillips and Jessica Phillips; five grandsons; one great-granddaughter; his father, James Simmons (Jean); two brothers, Ricky Simmons (Della) and Tony Simmons and one sister, Gina Miller (Paul). Besides his mother, he was also preceded in death by one sister, Nancy Fitzwater.
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Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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Patton Funeral Home Brownsville Chapel
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