Mr. Truman Simmons, age 72, of 143 Griffin Rd., Baxley passed away Wednesday morning after a extended illness. Mr. Simmons, the son of the late Julian Simmons, and Minnie Lee Roberts Simmons, was a native of Jeff Davis County, and resided in Appling County most of his life. He was a retired truck driver and a member of the Philadelphia Baptist Church. Mr. Simmons was preceded in death by brothers, Russell and Roger Simmons. Survivors include his wife, Helen Crosby Simmons of Baxley; daughter, April Simmons of Douglas; brother, Jack Simmons of Hazlehurst. The family may be contacted at the residence of Jack and Ann Simmons at 30 Chesley Rd., Hazlehurst, Ga. Visitation will be held Friday afternoon from 1:00 till 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Nash officiating. Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home is in charge arrangements for Mr. Truman Simmons, age 72, of Baxley.