KEN SIMONS

OZARK-A family graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Selmore Cemetery for Ken Simons, 77, Ozark, who died Friday, March 25, 2016. Pastor Terry Kendrick will officiate.

Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsfuneralhome.net.

Donations may be made in his memory to the Humane Society, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or a charity of the donor's choice.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Phyllis Simons; two sons, Kreg and wife Cindy and Jon and grandson Race; his mother, June (Rose) Simons French and two brothers, Neil and Ron, Lamar.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Eden; his father, Wilbur and his stepfather, Earl French.

Mr. Simons, AKA “Pops”, was born June 1, 1938, in Lamar. He was well-known in the world of off-road motorcycling, having owned his own shop and having helped organize many cycling events. He was a local cattle rancher, who with the aide of his beloved dogs, CD and Hanna, really enjoyed watching baby calves play tag and king of the hill. He was a lifetime sports fan, especially of the Lamar Tigers, MSU Bears, Mizzou Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals.