Keith R. Simmons

Keith R. Simmons, Sr., 71, of Interchange Road, Lehighton, Towamensing Township, Pennsylvania, died suddenly Monday morning, March 15, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.  He was the husband of Cindy L. (Ahner) Simmons since June 7, 2010.  Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Richard and Dolores (Koons) Simmons.

Keith was employed as a certified waste water treatment manager for the Borough of Palmerton, Palmer Water Company, for 35 years retiring in 2016.  He was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Bowmanstown, and was formerly active in the Jamestown Bible Church, Lehighton.  A 1968 graduate of the Lehighton High School, he was also a life member of the Palmerton Volunteer Fire Company #1.  Keith enjoyed playing and coaching slow pitch softball in the Palmerton area for over 50 years.  He was an avid stock car enthusiast being involved at Mahoning Speedway, Grandview, formerly Dorneyville, and Nazareth Tracks.  Keith especially enjoyed traveling and vacationing with his wife and family.

Survivors: Wife.  Daughters, Rhonda wife of James Munjone of Kunkletown, Stephanie wife of Brian Bollinger, Sarah Easton, all of Palmerton, and Miranda wife of Coby Clark of Nesquehoning.  Son, Keith R., Jr. and wife Justina Viola of Salisbury.  4 granddaughters, Darian, Emily, Cadee, and Rosalee.  Sisters, Lenida Semmel of AZ, Gail Miller of Palmerton, and Kathy Simmons of Pottsville.  Brother, Brian "Wooly" and wife Roxanne Simmons of Lehighton.  Several nieces and nephews.  Goddaughter, Tammy Quinn of Palmerton.

Services: Graveside Services, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 20, 2021, Gnaden Huetten Cemetery, 4th Street, Lehighton. Arrangements, Campton Funeral Home, Palmerton.  Online Condolences: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com .

Contributions: May be made in his memory to the American Diabetes Association, 500 N. Webster Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510.