Louis Gene Simmons Jr was promoted to his heavenly home on May 20, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Leavenworth County born at Cushing Memorial Hospital on October 1, 1954, to Louis Simmons Sr and Opal (Rice) Simmons Nelson. He graduated from Lansing High School in 1972. He was a member of High Prairie Church where he served as Head Usher and on the building and grounds committee. Louis retired from Custom Truck One Source in April 2023. From 1986-1993 he owned and operated Dream Machine Enterprises trash service. Louis was a volunteer firefighter for the Delaware Township Fire Department. Louis was a friend to everyone he met. He married Cindy Adams in 1979 and they were blessed with three children Louis Simmons IlI, Shaundra Simmons, and Nelson Simmons.

Louis is survived by his wife Cindy, sons Louis IlI, Nelson (Rachel), daughter Shaundra and grandchildren Cody Simmons and Sutton Simmons. Louis was preceded by his parents Louis (1963), Opal (2012) and Harold Nelson (2013).

Louis was a member of the Leavenworth Cruisers and enjoyed sharing his love of classic and muscle cars. Louis was part of the Leavenworth Pioneer Band Boosters. Through the years he created memories with his family and friends through fishing and camping at Lake Perry, playing miniature golf, collecting and selling baseball cards, watching sports and especially spending time with extended family. He played softball on City leagues, bowled in bowling leagues and sponsored his team through his Dream Machine Enterprises business. He loved going to Royals baseball games, Chiefs football games, races at Kansas Speedway and especially Lakeside Speedway. Louis was a collector of banks, coins, ties, tee-shirts, hats, motor repair manuals, sports memorabilia, and record albums.

The family wants to thank Twin Oaks Health and Rehab and Crossroads Hospice for taking care of Louis during his last days.

Visitation will be held at High Prairie Church on Monday, May 27, 2024 from 5 to 7 P.M. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 11 A.M. at High Prairie Church. Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Davis Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be given to High Prairie Church.