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Larry Lee Simons

February 4, 1946 - October 12, 2022
Visitation
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
Friday 10/21, 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Military Honors will be rendered at 5:45 pm

Service
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
Friday 10/21, 6:00 pm
Cemetery
Tippecanoe Memory Gardens
1718 W. 350 North
West Lafayette, IN 47906

Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Larry Lee Simons, 76, of Lafayette, passed away unexpectedly, October 12, 2022, at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.

He was born February 4, 1946, in Rensselaer to the late Jacob and Marjorie (Criswell) Simons. He was a graduate of Rensselaer High School and a United States Navy veteran serving honorably from November 1965 to October 1969.  On April 27, 1969, he married his best friend and love of his life Linda K. Hartley in Watseka, IL, and she survives.  Larry served the Lafayette community for 13 years as a City Bus driver.

Larry liked to work with his hands and putter around his garage. He enjoyed working on cars and was his daughters’ hero for working on her “old jalopies” when they would break down.  He loved his daily Menards trips, collecting farm toys and coins, and being a jokester and giving his family a “hard time”.  The most important thing in his life was his family and he cherished every moment spent with them.

Along with his wife, Linda, Larry is survived by his 2 children, Carrie (Randy Shepard) Simons of Watseka and Eric (Amber) Simons of Lafayette; 3 grandchildren, Emma Simons, Addison Simons, and Jackson Simons; a brother, James William “Bill” Simons of West Lafayette; a sister, Joyce (Robert) Cunningham of Lafayette; and many extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Marjorie Simons; and his younger brother, Gary Simons.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until time of military honors at 5:45 pm.

A funeral service will follow military honors at 6:00 pm, Friday, October 21, 2022, at Soller-Baker, Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd., Lafayette, IN 47909, with Pastor Jeff Keller of Brady Lane Church officiating.

An inurnment will be held at a future date at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens in West Lafayette.

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Visitation
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
Map
Friday 10/21, 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Military Honors will be rendered at 5:45 pm

Service
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
Map
Friday 10/21, 6:00 pm
Cemetery
Tippecanoe Memory Gardens
1718 W. 350 North
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Map

Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Larry Lee Simons, 76, of Lafayette, passed away unexpectedly, October 12, 2022, at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. He was born February 4, 1946, in Rensselaer to the late Jacob and Marjorie (Criswell) Simons. He was a graduate of Rensselaer High School and a United States Navy veteran serving honorably from November 1965 toContinue Reading

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Eric and Erin Colvin left a message on October 21, 2022:
Sorry we could not make it Eric. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. My god bring peace to all of you.
Ed, Brenda, Elizabeth & Samantha Stermer left a message on October 21, 2022:
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family. May the peace of Christ, which surpasses all understanding, fill your hearts and minds during this time of uniting as a family in this season of harvest. We Love you, Eric & Amber❤️
Lori left a message on October 15, 2022:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love you all
Dorothy Lefler left a message on October 14, 2022:
Linda and Family, Jim and I are so sorry to learn of Larry's passing. We send our love and sympathy to you. Just a year ago when the RCHS Class of 1965 gathered, Larry was there and though he had difficulty walking it didn't keep him away, or keep him from reminiscing as always. I went to school with Larry for 9 of our 12 years and I always enjoyed his friendship. He was one of the good guys and reunions won't be the same without him there. My heart breaks for you. Love, Dorrie
Donnie and Kim Rabe left a message on October 13, 2022:
Our deepest condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of Larry. We have lots of memories from back in the Uarco days when we got together (how many families were there?) and played euchre and just enjoyed all the laughter. Hugs to each of you.
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Brian and Tammy left a message on October 13, 2022:
Larry was part of the glue that held the family together. Uncle Larry, we will miss you so much! It won't be the same without you and your jokes. We love you dearly.
Guy and Dolores Maheux left a message on October 13, 2022:
Our sincere condolences your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Dara Dubes left a message on October 13, 2022:
I’m so sorry to hear Uncle Larry passed away. My condolences to the Simons an Cunningham family for your lost. Larry was a great man. Rest In Peace!!! You will be missed ????❤️❤️❤️
Jacinta Zink left a message on October 13, 2022:
Sorry for your loss! I worked with Larry @ City bus! He was a great friend!
Jeannie and Gary Nelson left a message on October 13, 2022:
Linda and family-Please know our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. I will miss Larry's hellos when we are at the kids house. You both have been a part of the family for sometime. Evelyn always would say I want to say hi to Linda and Larry. Please let me know if you need anything at all. Much love-Jeannie and Gary Nelson
Laura Bell left a message on October 13, 2022:
To my uncle Larry you will be dearly missed. Your family is in my prayers. I will always remember the great times we had at family get togethers. You were taken to soon for all of us and his is hard to deal with but Aunt Linda and your sister will always have one that will be there in a heartbeat to help them and to remience with a family member. Rest high and n that mountain. Love Laura Cunningham
diane left a message on October 13, 2022:
It was both a pleasure and an honor to know Larry. He had such a giflt of putting you at ease. He had such faith in our boys and their friendship. Linda, I know that you are stronger than you think and will look back on those great memories in time. Eric, you are my second son and am so proud of you! Carrie you were the light of your dad's life. I am thinking of all of you and sending many prayers and hugs.
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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