Harold George Simmons Sr.

Harold George Simmons Sr., age 80, of Little Rock, passed away Jan. 5, 2012. He was born Nov. 13, 1931 in Barling, Ark., the son of George and Germaine Hassler Simmons. He was preceded in death by his parents and loving wife of 55 years, Shirley Tenney Simmons. He is survived by two sons, Harold Simmons Jr. and wife Wendi, Larry Simmons and wife Lori; daughter Donna Little and husband Kenneth; and two sisters, JoAn Corn and husband Harold, and Linda Dickerson and husband Bill. He leaves behind seven grandchildren, Sandra Dumond, Jason Simmons, John Simmons, James Little, Alicia Kolen, Melody Campbell and Jeb Blanz; nine great-grandchildren and a host of friends and family. Harold worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 42 years, having begun his career as a railway postal clerk and retiring as manager of Asher Station. He was a member of Truservice Community Federal Credit Union for 52 years, having served 19 years on the board of directors and eight years as chairman of the board. He was a devoted member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic church for 66 years, having served many years as an usher, a member of the pastoral council and was deeply respected for his support of the church community. Harold was quick with a quip and known for his great sense of humor. He had an endless supply of one-liners, jokes and stories to always brighten anyone's day. Four years ago, he agreed to share his home with "Buddy" on a trial basis. Buddy then agreed to more permanent living arrangements. The family wishes to acknowledge Buddy's contribution to Harold's happiness during his final years. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pulaski County Humane Society, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, AR 72210. Mass of Christian burial will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2012 at Our Lady of Good Counsel with Father Richard Zawadski as celebrant. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park. There will be a rosary at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012 with a visitation from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth, 5800 W. 12th Street, Little Rock, Ark., 501-661-9111. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.