Ronald Ray Simmons

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Ronald Ray Simmons, 73, died Nov. 9, 2011, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., following a heart attack. He was born June 17, 1938, in Fort Scott, Kan., the youngest of five children born to Earl and Hazel (Killion) Simmons. Ron attended Fort Scott schools his entire life, graduating from Fort Scott High School in 1956. In high school, he was a stand-out athlete on the football field and basketball court. Following graduation, he enjoyed participating in town league fast-pitch softball. On Oct. 6, 1957, Ron married the love of his life, Bernadine McCurley. They made their home and raised their family in their hometown. They were blessed with three daughters, Susanne, Kim and Traci.

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