Robert “Bob” Frank Simmons Sr., 88, of West Sunbury, passed away Thursday. Oct. 15, 2020, at Butler Memorial Hospital. Bob died of natural causes peacefully with his wife of 27 years, Rosemary, and many loved ones by his side.

Born in Bridgeville on Nov. 7, 1931, Bob was the son to the late Frank and Thelma (Kennedy) Simmons.

The oldest of four sons, Bob helped his father with the family farm and fell in love with farming.

Bob served as AF13398118A-1C Regular Air Force Airman First Class at Nouasseur Airbase near Casablanca in Morocco during the Korean War.He then settled in West Sunbury with his family on a small farm where he continued his passion for farming while employed full time with Cooper Bessemer. He retired from Cooper Bessemer after 42 years and then was able to build the home and farm of his dreams with his wife Rosemary just down the road from where he farmed with his father and children. He could be found on one of his tractors or the “buggy” hollering out “Cody! Cody! Cody!” to all his cattle with his faithful dog Barney by his side.He was a man of God and an amazing patriarch for his family. The door was always open at Papa's house. He embraced anyone that wanted or needed family and instilled that love for humanity in his children and grandchildren.Bob is survived by his wife Rosemary Vodenichar Vincent Simmons; brothers, Don (Vernieta) Simmons of Butler, and Jim (Sandy) Simmons of Boyers; children, Robert (Alicia) Simmons Jr. and Jeannette (Sonny) Fleeger both of West Sunbury; stepchildren Kelly (Bill) Betz of Dauphin, and Erin (Sam) Vukela of Aliquippa; grandchildren, Bailey, Billy, Jamie, Jennifer, Justin, Megan, Michael, Miranda, Shannon, Sherry, Starrla, and TJ; 20 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Richard; two brothers-in-law, Bill and Jim; former wife, Robby; and his daughter, Janie Kean.Simmons — Services for Robert 'Bob' Frank Simmons Sr., who died Thursday. Oct. 15, 2020, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, October 19, 2020, at Smith Funeral Home at 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock.Attendance is limited to immediate family to respect social distancing during this time and all attendees are required to wear masks.

Thank You for your service.