Obituary of Orville Virge Simons
Orville Virge Simons, 94, of Kingwood, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends.
He was born in Elk Garden, WV on July 29, 1927, a son of the late Ambrose and Lanella (Hoopengarner) Simons.
Orville served his country in the Army during the Korean war from 1952 to 1954. He was employed by King Knob Coal Company as a heavy equipment mechanic for many years. Orville loved to hunt and greatly enjoyed the outdoors. He will be sadly missed by all who are left to cherish his memory.
Orville is survived by sons in love, Terry Lee Hall and wife Sandra of Denison, OH and Randy Zinn and wife Carrie of Kingwood, who lovingly cared for him until his passing.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Violet Virginia (Brown) Simons; a daughter in love, Roxie Gene Nicolson and three half brothers, Donald Gordon, Kenneth Gordon and Edward Gordon.
Visitation will be held at the Field Funeral Home in Masontown on Friday, September 24, 2021 from 1 - 3pm. A funeral service will then be held at 3pm with Pastor Randy Cobun and Pastor Sandra Hall officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery on the Kingwood Pike in Morgantown. Military rites will be conducted by the Preston County Honor Guard and the WVANG Honor Guard.
Condolences may be extended online to the family at www.fieldfuneralhome.com.
