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Submitted: 2/17/18 • Approved: 7/13/23 • Last Updated: 7/16/23 • R1210951-G0-S3
January 26, 1936 - January 4, 2016
*Obituary
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Thursday, January 7, 2016
GARFIELD — Ronald Bern Simrell, 79, of Garfield died Jan. 4 at NW Medical Center in Bentonville. He was born Jan. 26, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois to Aaron Simrell and Adela Broderick Simrell. He is preceded in death by his parents; two grandsons, Dane Simrell and Donnie Proper; and one brother, Maurice Simrell.
He was employed by National Homes among other major construction companies and his crew built their 150,000th home during his employment. He was a building inspector for the town of Frankfort, Illinois. He retired from Will County Carpenters Union, Local 174, in Illinois. His talent as a construction engineer can be seen in all of the buildings and the Grand Lodge at Ventris Trails End Resort and Restaurant.
Survivors are his wife of 60 years, Janet Simrell of the home; four sons, Ronald Simrell (Kathy) of Bella Vista, Larry Simrell (Colleen) of Rogers, Kurt Simrell of Garfield and Jody Simrell of Garfield; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Service is set for 1 p.m. Friday, January 7 at Sisco Funeral Chapel in Pea Ridge with Pastor Brian Timmons officiating. Burial will be in Buttram Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements are by Sisco Funeral Home in Pea Ridge. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net.
Married January 26, 1955
Contributed on 2/17/18 by wfields55
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