Thomas Marion Simmons, 67, died December 17, 2014, at his Villa Ridge, Missouri, home surrounded by his family. Tom was born on September 5, 1947, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to the late Lyman Boyd and Nellie Grey Simmons. Tom grew up in and around Commerce, Missouri, and attended Thomas Kelly High School in Benton, Missouri. Tom served in the U.S. Navy from 1967-1970. Before retiring in 2010, he worked for Tire Shredders, Inc., in Lincoln, Illinois. Tom is survived by his daughter Jennifer (Ryan) Soper-Wilper of St. Joseph, Missouri, three grandchildren, Ryan Soper, Anna Soper and Katherine Wilper, brother Lyman Boyd Simmons of Scott City, Missouri, and sister Nevada (Chuck) Moore of Las Vegas, Nevada, nieces and nephews Robin (Gus) Viviano of Pacific, Missouri, Patrick (Claire) Moore of Des Moines, Iowa, Tracy (Monica) Simmons of Houston, Mississippi, Brian (Jennifer) Simmons of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Angela Gross of Jackson, Missouri, and many great-nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Roy Dale Simmons. Memorial visitation will be from 12:00 PM until the time of service on Monday at Amick-Burnett chapel in Scott City. Memorial service will be 2:00 PM on Monday at the chapel with Rev. Michael Woods officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.