Harry Edward Simmons

Harry Edward Simmons, 82, of Huntington, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday October 30, 2014 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am Tuesday at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Pastor Scott Byard, Pastor Mark Salyers, and Pastor Terry Wagner. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, WV. He was born October 22, 1932 in Huntington, a son of the late Harold and Lena Blankenship Simmons. He was an insurance salesman for Appalachian Life Insurance Co. He was the only salesman to have all 55 counties for school insurance and received numerous awards. Harry was a 1950 graduate of Huntington High School and a veteran of the US Army having served during the Korean War as a member of the 101st Airborne Division. He was also a member of the American Legion and the VFW. Harry was a member of the Madison Ave Church of God, he was choir director for 43 years at various churches and sang for Presbyterian Manor for 27 years. Harry sang for many churches and organizations around the Tri-State area. He also volunteered countless hours coaching youth sports in Wayne County. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by an infant son Mark Wayne; three brothers Clarence, Raymond and Ralph Simmons and sister Pat Schneider. Survivors include his wife Sara Earl Simmons; Five sons and four daughters in law Steve and Melanie Simmons, Brett and Leigh Ann Simmons, Bradwick Simmons, Eric and Andrea Simmons of Indianapolis, IN and Harry and Dorian Severino of Clayton, NC; fifteen grandchildren Michael, Stephanie (Steve), Taylor, Olivia, Jamison, Hayden, Payton, Shane, Brady, Brayden, Allie, Britton, Garrett, Casey and Kylie and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 5 to 8 pm Monday at the Reger Funeral Home. American Legion Post 93 of Kenova, WV, will conduct graveside military rites. Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com