Robert was born on 21 Sep 1925 in Tupelo, Jackson County, Arkansas, the son of William LaFayette Simmons and Ruby Ona Vaughn.
He died on 15 Apr 1958 in White River near Newport, Arkansas.1
His wife was Coletia Odessa Simmons, who he married on 3 AUG 1946 in Woodruff County, Arkansas. Their two known children were Bobbie Edith (1948-2020) and Frank Saxon (1950-1977).
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Birth | 21 SEP 1925 |
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Death | 15 APR 1958 |
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Census | 3 APR 1930 |
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Census 1930 Arkansas, Jackson Cty, Tupelo, Breckenridge Twp
ED 34 -6 and 34 -8
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Census | 12 APR 1940 |
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Census | 15 APR 1950 |
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Burial | 1958 |
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Other Event | 1945 |
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Attribute | Date | Description | Details | Source | Multimedia | Notes |
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Occupation | worked at oil mill in Newport |
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Note 1
Bob drowned in White River near Newport. It took about two weeks to find his body, and it was near Augusta, about 90 miles downstream when recovered.
His story is heroic and tragic. He and a friend were fishing, and the boat capsized. Bob made it to shore but couldn’t find his friend (who had lost an arm). Bob went back in to find him.
Note 2
Bobbie Edith (Simmons) Shepard departed this life Tuesday, January 21, 2020. She was born February 15, 1948 to Bob Simmons and Coletta Simmons Melvin. She was of the Baptist Faith. Mrs. Shepard enjoyed quilting, reading, and cooking.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Frank Simmons.
Her survivors are her husband, Ben Shepard of the home; two aunts, Jessie Mae Hancock of McCrory, and Liska Simmons of Missouri; and a host of cousins.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at St. Bernard’s Hospice for the love and care that was shown to them during there stay.
Funeral service will be 10:00 Saturday January 25, 2020 at Dillinger Funeral Home with burial in Augusta Memorial Cemetery.
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