Richard Clinton Simmons, Sr.(December 2, 1927 - November 20, 2009)Richard Colinton Simmons Sr.Born: December 2, 1927 Passed: November 20, 2009Born in Corinth, Mississippi, Callas resident since 1955Served in the United States Army Air Corp and Air ForceSurvived by his wife of 62 years, Zora Ward Simmons and his 7 children, Linda Brandon of Dallas, TX, James Simmons and Thomas Simmons of Florida, Clyde Simmons of Campbell, TX, Richard Simmons of Dallas, TX, Laura Burnett of Crandall, TX and Clifton Douglas Simmons of Kaufman, TX. He had 19 grandchildren of a host of great-grandchildren.His passion was automobile racing and he spent his leisure working with his hands.Graveside service will be held at Restland Memorial Park Friday, November 27, 2009, at 12 pm.