William "Bill" Simmons

September 6, 1956 - April 25, 2020

William "Bill" Simmons, 63, of Excelsior Springs, MO passed away April 25, 2020. He was born September 6,1956 to Ronald and Jean Simmons in Dover, New Jersey. Respecting pandemic restrictions the family will have a private graveside service at Maple Hill Cemetery. After the pandemic restrictions are lifted, the family will have a celebration of life for Bill. He is preceded in death by his father Ronald Simmons and his beloved dog Bob. He leaves behind his daughter Elizabeth Simmons (Michael Carlson) of St. Joseph, MO; his son Logan Simmons of Hoffman Estates, IL; their mother Cynthia Simmons of St. Joseph, MO; his mother Jean Simmons of Blacksburg, VA; his sister Ann Simmons of Los Angeles, CA; his sister Sharon Carpenter (Randy) of Fort Walton Beach, FL, stepson Brad Thomas; two grandchildren Preston and Brynn Cooper, numerous cousins, family members, friends, lifelong friends Jerry and Bob and his beloved cat Frank. Bill was an avid pool player (the best in our opinion) and a lifetime Harley rider. He got his first motorcycle at 16. Bill never knew a stranger and enjoyed giving everyone a hard time. His favorite language was profanity and he had colorful nicknames for everyone. He loved classic cars and classic rock. His favorite, all time car, was his dad’s red Ferrari. His favorite pastime was in the boat with his family. He was an animal lover to the fullest. Bill drank coffee like “no one’s business”. He enjoyed bartending, most recently at the Brass Rail and the Atlas in the Kansas City/Excelsior Springs area. He worked for Ryder at the Ford plant in Claycomo, Mo. Bill was a free spirit and lived his life to the fullest on his own terms. He will be missed dearly by his children, family and numerous friends.