Thomas Ryan “Tommy Dong” Simmons
Thomas Ryan “Tommy Dong” Simmons, 40, of State Route 68, East Brady, Sugarcreek Township, Armstrong County, passed away unexpectedly Saturday at his home.
Born Jan. 18, 1977, in Butler, Thomas was the son of William J. “Bill” Simmons of Chicora.
Tommy was a 1996 graduate of Karns City High School. He enjoyed the company of his family, hunting, fishing, quad riding, singing karaoke and was always the “life of the party.” He was employed at Keystone Ridge Design in Butler.
In addition to his father, Tom is survived by two children, Ethan T. and Abby R. Simmons at home; his brother, William J. “Bill” Simmons of Chicora; two sisters, Sherry L. Simmons Pyle and Robin Simmons, both of Butler; several nieces and nephews, William J. Simmons III, Marrisa Simmons, Cory and Justin Pyle, and Ryan and Tara Parsons; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.
SIMMONS — Friends of Thomas Ryan “Tommy Dong” Simmons, who died Saturday, July 22, 2017, will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Hile Funeral Home of Chicora, 339 Chicora Fenelton Road, Chicora.A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be made to the family, c/o William J. Simmons, 1030 Gameland Road, Chicora, PA 16025.For additional information or to send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.
