Archie Wayne Simmons

Archie Wayne Simmons, of Raeford, NC passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at the age of 89.

He was born in Dodge City, Kansas on June 27th, 1934, to the late Marion and Pearl Simmons. Archie grew up working on farms and ranches in Kansas. He was a true Kansas cowboy. 

Archie proudly served in the U.S Army's 82nd Airbourne Division at Fort Bragg, NC before enjoying a long and successful career in construction. He started with small construction projects and through hard work and determination, he worked his way up to overseeing and directing all aspects of major construction sites such as, apartments, hospitals, heat plants, hotels, and Caribbean resorts. He was a self taught man and always looked to learn something new. 

Archie is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, Shelby Simmons; son, Bobby Simmons (Valerie); daughter, Bonnie Schultz; three grandchildren, Robert (KC), Andrew (Chelsea), and Samantha; three great grandchildren, Tristan, Solei, Lorelai; and two sisters, JoAnn and Marilyn.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, M.J and Gene Simmons, and his sister, Beulah Mae Diehl. 

A memorial service will be held at 5 pm on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in the Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roger Burns officiating. 

Online condolences may be made on the Crumpler Funeral Home Website. 

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