John V. Simons

On June 14, 2016, Dr. John V. Simons passed away, peacefully. John was with his wife and their daughter at the time of his death. Their presence was fitting given they were the loves of his life. Dr. Simons had a distinguished career as a military and private practice physician. He was born in Springfield, Illinois, in 1942, and was raised in Chicago, Illinois. John was a graduate of the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine, and The University of Maryland. Dr. Simons joined the Army which began a 30-year career of active duty and Reserves, serving soldiers and their families throughout the world. At the time of John's retirement, from the Army, he was a full Colonel and served as the Chief of Podiatric Medicine at the Little Rock VA Hospital. Upon retirement from the VA, Dr. Simons continued private practice in Hot Springs, Arkansas, until his full-time retirement in 2015. Dr. Simons was a man with many interests. He and his wife visited many countries as he had a passion for travel with a strong desire to learn all he could about the cultures and countries he visited. He loved to ski with family and friends which included trips to the most challenging mountains in the world. Recently, he was able to pass on that love of travel and skiing to his grandson, Jax, after having done the same for his daughter Leslie. John was a loving husband, father and grandfather who is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol, their daughter, Leslie, son-in-law, Charley and grandson, Jax. He will also be missed by his many friends and the patients he so diligently served over his career. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 18, 2016, at 2 p.m., at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211, (501) 224-8300. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.