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Name: Benjamin A. Simmers (Nickname = Ben)
Spouse: Barbara Simmers
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1956 Attended from through

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Birthdate: April 28, 1938   
Date of Death: February 10, 2012  
       

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BENJAMINE "BEN" SIMMERS, of Arcadia, La., entered into rest on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, in Shreveport, La. He was born on April 28, 1938, in Whitley County, Ind.

He retired from Ball - Foster Glass Manufacturing Company after many years of faithful service. He was a veteran of the Marine Corp where he proudly served his country. He was a graduate of Columbia City High School, Columbia City.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Simmers of Arcadia, La.; son, B. Scott Simmers of Pride, La.; stepson, Keith Pearson of Copperas Cove, Texas; daughters, Wendy Simmers of College Station, Texas, Tamara Simmers of Ruston, La. and Jennifer Cockerham of Ruston, La.; sisters, Carolyn Garwood of Miami, Fla. and Marilyn Watson of Fort Wayne; brother, Les Simmers of Columbia City; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Bernice Simmers; and granddaughter, Emily Simmers.

A celebration of Ben's life is from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at his residence for family and friends. Arrangements by Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Arcadia Chapel. (318) 263-2094.

Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on Feb. 24, 2012 & in Post & Mail February 21, 2012, Pg 3.
 
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