RONALD "RON" LYNN SIMMONS

Ronald "Ron" Lynn Simmons, 69, of Polo, MO died Saturday, January 6, 2018 at his home.

Ron was born on September 9, 1948 in Kansas City, MO to Walter Thorton and Helen Elizabeth (Barnes) Simmons. He married Linda Carol Powell of Kansas City, MO in 1971. They later divorced.

Survivors include; two daughters and one-son-law, Ronda Watson of Columbia, MO and April and Michael Green of Pilot Grove, MO; two sisters, Linda Sue Richardson of Fishers, ID and Regina Gail Dickson of Kansas City, MO; 6 grandchildren, Matthew Simmons, Jerimiah Watson, Logan Watson, Brandon Ballew, Evan Chadwick and Blake Green; and 5 great- grandchildren, Ryliegh, LJ, Payton, Keaton and Madison.

In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by step-father, Jim Munden; and one brother who died in infancy.

Ron was jack of all trades, where he worked in construction, farming and worked hard his whole life. He loved his family, fishing and hunting. He liked to have a good time. His favorite thing to say was "It's 5 o'clock somewhere". Ron lived in the Clay, Ray and Caldwell area most of his life.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Food Pantry in Polo, MO.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Visitation will be Saturday, January 13, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Inurnment will be at later date. Online condolences maybe left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com