Thomas E. Simmons' Obituary
Thomas E. Simmons , age 48, of Millsboro, DE, died suddenly on Tuesday, February 26, 2013, He was born in Lancaster, PA, son of the late William A. Simmons Jr. and Peggy A. Wiker Lheureux who resides in Ephrata, PA.
Mr. Simmons was currently working in the Maintenance division of Mountaire Farms of Millsboro, DE. Working hard and living life to the fullest he enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, carpentry and working on puzzles. While having one of his favorite beverages, he would watch Smokey and the Bandit, Dukes of Hazzard and MacGyver shows. Being an avid Eagles fan and watching Dale Earnhardt Jr. race around in car # 8 were also high on his list of important things not to miss.
He is survived by his mother and her husband George Lheureux, his step mother Joyce Simmons of Georgetown, DE; his daughter Payten Leppo of Milton, DE; two brothers Timothy E. Simmons and girlfriend Deana of Magnolia, DE and William Simmons III and wife Shellie of Georgetown, DE.; his sister JoAnn Stewart and her husband Christopher of Seaford, DE; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and a very close family friend Philip Farrah of Florida.
Memorial services will be held on Sunday March 3, 2013 at 3 PM at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE.
In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
Please sign his online guest registry at this site.
PDF Printable Version
What’s your fondest memory of Thomas?
What’s a lesson you learned from Thomas?
Share a story where Thomas' kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Thomas you’ll never forget.
How did Thomas make you smile?