ARLINGTON - Gary Marvin Simmons, 60, a retired drywall contractor, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2007, at home.

Funeral: Moore Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests his memory may be honored with contributions to the Tarrant County Humane Society.

Gary was born Dec. 9, 1946, in Arlington, the son of Marvin and Marie Simmons. He was a loving father and good friend to many. He loved animals.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors: Son, Scott Alan Simmons and wife, Laura, of Friendswood; brother, James Wesley Simmons of Mansfield; and his former wife, Cynthia Stanfill Simmons of Fort Worth.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX) - July 26, 2007