Mayor Jon Arthur Simmons, age 79 years, of Vienna, Illinois, passed away at 11:00 AM - Wednesday January 27, 2021, at his home.
Jon Arthur was born on June 15, 1941, in Goreville Township, Johnson County, Illinois, the youngest son of Jon and Veneta (Hudgens) Simmons. He graduated from Vienna High School in 1959. Four years later, on November 27, 1963, he was drafted in to the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged on November 26, 1965.
Jon became an auctioneer in 1974, and he traveled all over Southern Illinois, conducting auctions. His slogan was “Auction means action and we guarantee satisfaction” and people would agree with whom he interacted with whom he has interacted with throughout the years would agree. He loved to conduct auctions and loved to visit with auction followers. He also owned and operated Linda’s Tavern in Vienna for several years.
Jon was united in marriage to his best friend of over 35 years, Jessie Jean Goins on June 22, 2012, in Vienna, Illinois.
Jon was the current Mayor of the City of Vienna, a position he had held for the past 12 years. He loved Vienna and it’s people and was always a reliable, helping hand to whomever was in need.
Jon was a member of Faith Harvest Assembly Church in Vienna, life member Saline Masonic Lodge # 339 A.F. & A.M. in Goreville, and was a life-member of the Beggs-Gurley VFW Post # 5222, and the Ainad Shrine temple.
Jon was an avid sports fan and loved to attend all sporting events, especially Vienna Eagles boys and girls basketball games. He was always there for the kids and was their #1 fan. Jon was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. In years past, Jon enjoyed rabbit and quail hunting.
Jon is survived by his wife, Jean Simmons, of Vienna, Illinois; sons - Frank Towns (Tashia Culp) of Vienna, Illinois and Jason (Lisa) Meyer of Newton, Illinois; grandchildren – Ryker James Towns and Electa Ann Meyer; a brother – Gary Simmons of Ozark, Illinois; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Jon was preceded in death by his parents, brothers – Guy B. Simmons and Max Simmons; his father-in-law and mother-in-law – James and Maude Goins.
Burial will be in the Vienna Fraternal Cemetery in Vienna, Illinois, with full military rites.
Jon Arthur was born on June 15, 1941, in Goreville Township, Johnson County, Illinois, the youngest son of Jon and Veneta (Hudgens) Simmons. He graduated from Vienna High School in 1959. Four years later, on November 27, 1963, he was drafted in to the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged on November 26, 1965.
Jon became an auctioneer in 1974, and he traveled all over Southern Illinois, conducting auctions. His slogan was “Auction means action and we guarantee satisfaction” and people would agree with whom he interacted with whom he has interacted with throughout the years would agree. He loved to conduct auctions and loved to visit with auction followers. He also owned and operated Linda’s Tavern in Vienna for several years.
Jon was united in marriage to his best friend of over 35 years, Jessie Jean Goins on June 22, 2012, in Vienna, Illinois.
Jon was the current Mayor of the City of Vienna, a position he had held for the past 12 years. He loved Vienna and it’s people and was always a reliable, helping hand to whomever was in need.
Jon was a member of Faith Harvest Assembly Church in Vienna, life member Saline Masonic Lodge # 339 A.F. & A.M. in Goreville, and was a life-member of the Beggs-Gurley VFW Post # 5222, and the Ainad Shrine temple.
Jon was an avid sports fan and loved to attend all sporting events, especially Vienna Eagles boys and girls basketball games. He was always there for the kids and was their #1 fan. Jon was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. In years past, Jon enjoyed rabbit and quail hunting.
Jon is survived by his wife, Jean Simmons, of Vienna, Illinois; sons - Frank Towns (Tashia Culp) of Vienna, Illinois and Jason (Lisa) Meyer of Newton, Illinois; grandchildren – Ryker James Towns and Electa Ann Meyer; a brother – Gary Simmons of Ozark, Illinois; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Jon was preceded in death by his parents, brothers – Guy B. Simmons and Max Simmons; his father-in-law and mother-in-law – James and Maude Goins.
Burial will be in the Vienna Fraternal Cemetery in Vienna, Illinois, with full military rites.
Mayor Jon Arthur Simmons, age 79 years, of Vienna, Illinois, passed away at 11:00 AM - Wednesday January 27, 2021, at his home.
Jon Arthur was born on June 15, 1941, in Goreville Township, Johnson County, Illinois, the youngest son of Jon and Veneta (Hudgens) Simmons. He graduated from Vienna High School in 1959. Four years later, on November 27, 1963, he was drafted in to the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged on November 26, 1965.
Jon became an auctioneer in 1974, and he traveled all over Southern Illinois, conducting auctions. His slogan was “Auction means action and we guarantee satisfaction” and people would agree with whom he interacted with whom he has interacted with throughout the years would agree. He loved to conduct auctions and loved to visit with auction followers. He also owned and operated Linda’s Tavern in Vienna for several years.
Jon was united in marriage to his best friend of over 35 years, Jessie Jean Goins on June 22, 2012, in Vienna, Illinois.
Jon was the current Mayor of the City of Vienna, a position he had held for the past 12 years. He loved Vienna and it’s people and was always a reliable, helping hand to whomever was in need.
Jon was a member of Faith Harvest Assembly Church in Vienna, life member Saline Masonic Lodge # 339 A.F. & A.M. in Goreville, and was a life-member of the Beggs-Gurley VFW Post # 5222, and the Ainad Shrine temple.
Jon was an avid sports fan and loved to attend all sporting events, especially Vienna Eagles boys and girls basketball games. He was always there for the kids and was their #1 fan. Jon was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. In years past, Jon enjoyed rabbit and quail hunting.
Jon is survived by his wife, Jean Simmons, of Vienna, Illinois; sons - Frank Towns (Tashia Culp) of Vienna, Illinois and Jason (Lisa) Meyer of Newton, Illinois; grandchildren – Ryker James Towns and Electa Ann Meyer; a brother – Gary Simmons of Ozark, Illinois; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Jon was preceded in death by his parents, brothers – Guy B. Simmons and Max Simmons; his father-in-law and mother-in-law – James and Maude Goins.
Burial will be in the Vienna Fraternal Cemetery in Vienna, Illinois, with full military rites.
Jon Arthur was born on June 15, 1941, in Goreville Township, Johnson County, Illinois, the youngest son of Jon and Veneta (Hudgens) Simmons. He graduated from Vienna High School in 1959. Four years later, on November 27, 1963, he was drafted in to the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged on November 26, 1965.
Jon became an auctioneer in 1974, and he traveled all over Southern Illinois, conducting auctions. His slogan was “Auction means action and we guarantee satisfaction” and people would agree with whom he interacted with whom he has interacted with throughout the years would agree. He loved to conduct auctions and loved to visit with auction followers. He also owned and operated Linda’s Tavern in Vienna for several years.
Jon was united in marriage to his best friend of over 35 years, Jessie Jean Goins on June 22, 2012, in Vienna, Illinois.
Jon was the current Mayor of the City of Vienna, a position he had held for the past 12 years. He loved Vienna and it’s people and was always a reliable, helping hand to whomever was in need.
Jon was a member of Faith Harvest Assembly Church in Vienna, life member Saline Masonic Lodge # 339 A.F. & A.M. in Goreville, and was a life-member of the Beggs-Gurley VFW Post # 5222, and the Ainad Shrine temple.
Jon was an avid sports fan and loved to attend all sporting events, especially Vienna Eagles boys and girls basketball games. He was always there for the kids and was their #1 fan. Jon was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. In years past, Jon enjoyed rabbit and quail hunting.
Jon is survived by his wife, Jean Simmons, of Vienna, Illinois; sons - Frank Towns (Tashia Culp) of Vienna, Illinois and Jason (Lisa) Meyer of Newton, Illinois; grandchildren – Ryker James Towns and Electa Ann Meyer; a brother – Gary Simmons of Ozark, Illinois; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Jon was preceded in death by his parents, brothers – Guy B. Simmons and Max Simmons; his father-in-law and mother-in-law – James and Maude Goins.
Burial will be in the Vienna Fraternal Cemetery in Vienna, Illinois, with full military rites.
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