Msg. Lonnie William Simmons, Army Retired, age 77, of Fairmont passed away Friday, April 24, 2015 in Lumberton, NC. A Memorial services will be held at the Special Forces Chapter 1-18 Grounds at a date to be announced. He was born January 27, 1938 in Robeson County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Simmons and Lizzy Ivey Bass; and a brother, James Edward Simmons. He is survived by his wife, Ida M. Simmons of the home; one daughter, Inge Simmons of Fairmont; one brother, Jessie Simmons of Fayetteville.