William "Billy" Simmons

William F. Simmons, 87, of Bourbonnais, formerly of Manteno, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at his home. He was born November 30, 1938, in Tamms, Illinois. He graduated from Manteno Highschool and was a star player on the basketball team with Coach Ed Hays. He served in the United States Army, 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He married Patrica K. Galloway at the Kankakee Presbyterian Church on October 5, 1963. Billy loved tinkering with cars and woodworking. He also enjoyed car shows, flea markets, and NASCAR. He also enjoyed hunting. In his younger years he also liked drag strip racing. Bill loved his restored 1980 GMC pickup and dancing. He is survived by his wife Patricia K. Simmons of Bourbonnais, daughter, Chris Simmons of Joliet and Brian Simmons of Bourbonnais; as well as several nieces and nephews. William is preceded death by his parents and sister, Linda (Sam) Davis; in-laws, Ralph and Ila Galloway; brother-in-law, Jeff Galloway; and nephew, Corey Marcotte. Visitation will be held Friday, April 24, 2026, from 4pm to 7pm at Brown-Jensen Funeral Home, Manteno. The funeral service will be held Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 11am. Burial will immediately follow at Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Make a Wish Foundation.