John was born Aug. 21, 1957, in Columbia, son of Raymond G. and Nina L. (Kennedy) Simmons. He moved with his family to Centerview in 1970 and graduated from University High School in Warrensburg in 1975. He was united in marriage to Karen L. (Whitehead) Tate on July 13, 1984, in Centerview.
John was employed with Stahl's Specialty Co. for more than 30 years. His hobbies included bow hunting and black powder hunting. He loved riding his Harley, "Elvira," and spending time with his grandkids and the rest of his family. He was affectionately known as a "Master Barbequer."
Survivors include his wife, Karen; two daughters, Lacey Simmons and Samantha Simmons, both of Centerview; two grandchildren, Brittnee Catron of Higginsville, and Pake Buso of Centerview; his mother, Nina Simmons of Centerview; sister, Karen Allgood and husband, Russell, of Holden; brother, Scott Simmons and wife, Audrey, of Centerview; father-in-law, Bill Whitehead of Fayetteville; and seven nieces and nephews, Jake Allgood and wife, Lea, of Holden, Diana Allgood and fiancé, Clifford Yearout, of Lincoln, Kelsey Whitehead, Kody Whitehead and Kelley Whitehead, all of Holden, Brett Whitehead of Fayetteville, and Staff Sgt. Chad Whitehead of Camp Lejeune, N.C.
He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond; his grandparents; a stepdaughter, Angie Tate; and his mother-in-law, Doralene Whitehead.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg, with the Rev. David Owens of First Baptist Church in Centerview officiating.
Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery in Warrensburg. Pallbearers will be Sam Root, Bucky O'Rear, Tim Burnt, Terry Bell, Hubert Newman and Brad La Favor.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Midwest Transplant, in care of the funeral home.
Our condolences from the Class of 1973 to John's family and friends.
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