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Lauren Jewell "Shorty"
Simmons, Jr.
Apr 24, 1932 - Nov 21, 2008
Submitted by: Becky Rodgers
Lauren Junior “Shorty” Simmons, resident of Ponca City, passed away
Friday, November 21, 2008 at Ponca City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He was 76.
Lauren was born the son of Lauren J. Simmons, Sr. and Henrietta (Olston)
Simmons on April 24, 1932 in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He served in the Korean
War with the Ponca City 45th Division. After returning from Korea, he
married Gloren Carriger and from this union, three children were born.
Shorty later married Delores Cranford in November of 1970. During his
younger years, he liked to golf and fish. He later enjoyed reading country
western books, working crossword puzzles and listening to country music.
In addition to his military service, Shorty was employed with Conoco of
Ponca City and retired from Owens Illinois Canning Company of Ponca City.
He is survived by his children, Monte Simmons of Tennessee, Cristi Weilbac
of Florida and Laurie Weaver of Arizona; two brothers, Larry Simmons of
Alabama and Darrel and wife, Arlene Simmons of Ponca City, Oklahoma; many
grandchildren and great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Henrietta (Hanky) and Lauren (Bud)
Simmons; wife, Delores Cranford, 1996; and one brother, Donald Simmons.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at
Longwood Cemetery under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel. Ivy Collier,
pastor, Shidler United Methodist Church will officiate.
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