SIMMONS, Allen Dale - b. July 8, 1948 - d. January 11, 2021

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Allen Dale Simmons, 72, of Fredonia, Kansas, passed away January 11, 2021 at Neodesha Care and Rehabilitation Center in Neodesha, Kansas.  He was born July 8, 1948 in Eureka, Kansas to Raymond and Grace (Lovely) Simmons.

Dale graduated from Fall River High School in 1966.  He married Mary E. Simmons on August 16, 1969 in Fredonia, Kansas, and they were later divorced. 

Dale worked as a welder for Halliburton for many years and also was employed by Boeing in Wichita, Kansas for 14 years until his retirement in 2003.  He moved to Fredonia, Kansas where he attended the Calvary Wesleyan Church.  He enjoyed music, especially gospel and country and western music.  He was a talented piano and harmonica player.  He could play most any song he knew without music, especially hymns.

Dale is survived by his children, Dala (Doug) Loomer of Independence, Kansas and Gayla (Phillip) Creek of Everett, Washington; three grandchildren, Emily Loomer, Logan Loomer, and Jaidyn Creek; several nieces and nephews, and many friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, James "J.R." Simmons and Don Simmons; and sisters, Joyce Simmons who died in infancy and Doris Evenson.

Memorial graveside service was held on January 21, 2021 at Fredonia City Cemetery in Fredonia, Kansas.  Memorial remembrances are suggested to Fredonia Hometown Healthcare Hospice and may be left with or mailed to Wickham Family Funeral Home, 510 N. 7th, Fredonia, Kansas 66736 which was entrusted with arrangements.

(taken from the Wickham Family Funeral Home website)