Simmons, Parvin Poe

Passed: 1949-12-31

Age: 67

Source: Jackson Herald

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1950-01-06

Information:      A heart attack which he suffered at his home at Kenna late Saturday afternoon brought death to Parvin P. Simmons, 67, widely known citizen and former merchant.  He lived only about thirty minutes after he was stricken and died soon after a physician called from Ripley to reach his home.  The funeral service was held at the Baptist church at Kenna Monday afternoon with the Rev. Vairl Winter of the Elizabeth church offciating and the burial was in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.  The Vail undertakers had charge of the arrangements.  Mr. Simmons was born at Kenna on November 18, 1882, a son of the late Dr. Thomas W. and Sarah Simmons. He attended the schools of the community and later attended Marietta College.  For many years he was engaged in the mercantile business at Kenna but declining health caused him to retire a few years ago and since that time he had lived on his farm in the community.  Survivors include his widow, Elva Skeen Simmons; a son, Gleston P. Simmons; a daughter, Betty Simmons of the Bank of Ripley staff; two sisters, Mrs. Oma ( Harry) Johnson and Mrs. Lona (C.V.) Chancey, both of Kenna, and two brothers, D.N. Simmons of Kenna, and Otis O. Simmons of Charleston and nemerous other relatves.