Fairfax, Missouri
Teddy “Ted” Scott Simmons, age 69, Fairfax, Missouri died Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the Community Hospital, Fairfax, Missouri.
Ted was born March 22, 1952 in Fairfax. He was the son of the late Norman Lee and Viola Fern (Tudor) Simmons.
A lifelong resident of the Fairfax community, he graduated from Fairfax R-3 in 1970. In his younger years, Ted worked on multiple farms putting up hay and had been a farm hand for Gordon and Dick VanGundy. He had also worked for Moore Brothers Oil, which he purchased in 1976. The same year he changed the station name to Simmons MFA Service. His brother Bud joined Ted as a co-owner of the business in 1981.
Ted had been a former member of the Volunteer Fire Department and the Optimist Club both of Fairfax.
Ted was preceded in death by his parents and his Father-in-law Willis Riley.
His survivors include; his wife Vickie of the home, 3 sons, Aaron (Bambi) Simmons, Cole Simmons, both of Fairfax, Troy (Michaela) Simmons, Lenexa, Kansas, his brothers and sisters, Terry (Barb) Simmons, Karen (Chris) Easley, Brenda (Donnie) Brandt, Bud (Lyn) Simmons, all of Fairfax, Sharon (Dave) Wynn, Tarkio, Missouri, three grandchildren, Rylie Simmons, Brooks and Kenna Simmons, 2 step grandchildren, Kinley Thornhill and Kelly (Billy) Daugherty, 2 step great grandchildren, Paisleigh and Liam Daugherty, a special niece Jill (Alex) Wheatley, LaVista, Nebraska and a host of other friends and loved ones.
Private graveside memorial services and inurnment will be held in the English Grove Cemetery near Fairfax. The family will receive friends from 2-4 PM, Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Simmons MFA Service in Fairfax.
Memorials which will be determined later may be given to the family.
Arrangements: Schooler Funeral Home Fairfax/Craig