Kenneth R. Simmons, 66, of Trumann passed away on Aug. 14 at his residence of natural causes.

He was born and Trumann and had lived here for his entire lifetime. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, a retired electrician from the General Electric Company in Jonesboro and was of the Pentecostal faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Ester Clara Parker Simmons; two brothers and one sister.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine Simmons of the home; one son, Kevin Simmons of Trumann; one dauther, Beverly Ferguson of Trumann; two sisters, Lessie Throgmartin and Wilma Walker, both of Trumann; four grandchildren, Heather Ferguson, Jeremy Ferguson, Erica Simmons King and Rachel Simmons and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Aug. 17 at the First Assembly of God in Trumann with Rev. Kenneth Doke and Dane Hall officiating, burial followed at Jonesboro Memorial Park in Jonesboro.

Active pallbearers were Taylor Morgan, Ray Jones, Ricky Harris, Ronnie Maxwell, Jeremy Ferguson and Landon Owens. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Williams, Mack Johnson, Vernest Holt, Curt Owens and Lester Bradford.