• Edgar G. Simmons

    14 Jan 2018

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    Edgar G. Simmons of Malvern passed away January 14, 2018 at the VA Hospital in Little Rock. Edgar was born to the late C.C.  and Myrtle Stokes Simmons in Nashville, Arkansas on March 10, 1928. As a young man Edgar served our great nation as a Petty officer 3rd class in the United States Navy and also served in the US Army.   Edgar and his wife, Ruth owned and operated a photography and wedding business that they ran together.  Edgar was a dedicated child of God who enjoyed church worship and spreading the word of God as a preacher, associate preacher, and deacon for many years. Edgar was a family man who loved being at home with his family or anywhere with his late wife Ruth.  He also enjoyed taking family trips to Branson, fishing, gardening and wood working.

    Edgar is preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Ruth Simmons, his parents, C.C. and Myrtle Simmons, his brothers, Bailis, Bob and Billy Simmons, and four sisters, Ruth Hutson, Ella Fair Simmons, Mae Chatman and Euletha Simmons.

    Edgar leaves behind his son, Chris Simmons of Malvern; his sister, Barbara (Harold) Robertson of Malvern; his brother, Tom (Joyce) Simmons of Hot Springs, his sisters-in-law, Gail Simmons and Patricia Simmons both of Malvern; Brenda Simmons of Pine Bluff; and many other relatives and friends.

    Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 19, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at the Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel with Sam Carman officiating. Visitation is one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Shadowlawn Cemetery.

    The family would also like to send a special Thank You to the North Little Rock V. A. floor 3-C.

    Arrangements entrusted to Atkinson Funeral Home in Malvern.  Guests may leave condolences at www.atkinsonfuneralhome.net

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  • 13 comments

    Earl and Gail

    16 Jan 2018

    We loved Edgar and Ruth so much. We have so many good memories of times with them including those Branson trips mentioned. Our loss will be heaven's gain.

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    Magnet Cove United Methodist Church

    16 Jan 2018

    Our chutrch is praying for your family and friends.

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    Paulette And Buddy Hathcock

    17 Jan 2018

    Our sincere sympathy to Chris and the family. He will be missed.

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    Carthel and Marion Womble Scarbrough

    17 Jan 2018

    God’s blessings and comfort to the family! Love and prayers

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    Nancy Womble Ward

    17 Jan 2018

    Sorry for your loss.

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    Censi Childs

    18 Jan 2018

    My love to this wonderful family. This was one of the kindest, gentlemen I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Edgar will always be with me because he loved me, and I was no exception to the rule. He loved people! What a wonderful man. I was so honored by his presence!

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    Georgianna Bengoa Freeman

    18 Jan 2018

    Lots of memories pop up when I think of "uncle Edgar, I remember as a child going out hy. 9 with mother to see uncle Ed and aunt Ruth. this was moms cousin,wow many years ago. I haven't seen tommy in years but my heart goes out to you. Chris and I have lost mom and dad and mamaw and papaw harris and the hurt is still there. We pray that God in his mighty love will wrap you in his arms and heal your broken heart.. your cousins georgianna and chris God bless your family

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    Michael & Hildegard Honold

    18 Jan 2018

    We are truly sorry for your loss.

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    ROY LYNNE BRANDON

    19 Jan 2018

    CHRIS,SAYING PRAYERS FOR YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.BY THE WAY,I AM CINDY BRANDON'S SISTER.MY MOM AND DAD ARE BOTH GONE AND PROBABLY TALKING ABOUT THE GOOD OLD DAYS OF WORKING THE BAND BOOSTERS TOGETHER WITH YOUR MOM AND DAD.GOD BLESS YOU. ROY LYNNE "BUBBLES" BRANDON

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    Susie Jones

    19 Jan 2018

    Ed was truly what a Christian should be. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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    LaNeita Gober

    19 Jan 2018

    Chris, your dad and my dad, Harold Tillman, were close friends through their years of service at North Main Church of Christ and in our community. Your dad, in fact, officiated at my father's memorial on January 1, 2000. You and your family are in my prayers now as our Heavenly Father guides and sustains.

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    Cheryl Hamlin vanwinkle

    19 Jan 2018

    So sorry for your loss. My parents were ray and Mary Hamlin. I remember him taking my pictures

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    Keith and Martha Luebke

    2 Mar 2018

    We had the pleasure of briefly knowing Mr. Edgar. Keith was his roommate at the VA. Mr. Edgar liked me to sing hymns with him. He never gave up, but was very ready to go home. I'll never forget him. I loved him. He was kind and thoughtful and full of stories. I know he missed his wife. He kept his Bible beside his bed and shared his faith with us. We learned too late of his passing, but we honor his memory with grateful hearts and sincere prayers.

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