Doil W. Simmons was born July 7, 1923 in Collinwood, TN the son of the late Henry Thomas and Josie Burks Simmons. Mr. Simmons died Saturday, December 28, 2013 at his home in Waynesboro at the age of 90 Years, 5 Months, 21 Days. Mr. Simmons, a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Army, was married to Nell Thompson Simmons August 2, 1947. He was retired from Genesco after working over 30 years. Survivors other than his wife, Nell Simmons, son, Larry Simmons both of Waynesboro, daughter, Linda Rochell of Collinwood, five grandchildren, Tommy Simmons, Missy Smith, Katrena Rochell, Barry Rochell, and Shane Simmons, three great grandchildren, Cameron Smith, Blase Smith, and Alex Simmons, several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Simmons was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Simmons.
Graveside Service will be 12:00 Noon Monday, December 30, 2013 at Memorial Gardens in Waynesboro with Chad Balentine officiating. Interment following services with Shackelford Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements.
Family requests please no flowers. They prefer to receive cards instead.