Clevie E. Simmons, 82, of Monticello, formerly of Monon, died peacefully at 4:39 a.m., April 27, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was born May 12, 1928 in Willis, Virginia to the late Oden E. and Brasskie Simmons and attended Seafield and Wolcott Schools. He lived most all of his adult life in and around Monon. Mr. Simmons worked for Talbert Trailer in Rensselaer for 32 years retiring in 2000. Prior to that he worked for Monon Trailer and farmed grain and livestock for 14 years. He also worked for the Monon Railroad right out of school. He married Arlene Crum on May 17, 2000 in Monticello. She survives. Mr. Simmons was a member of the Buffalo Christian Church. He loved being outdoors and was an avid and skilled gardener. He enjoyed tinkering, auctions and looking for "Big Savings" at Menards. Surviving with his wife is a son, Donald E. Simmons (wife: Glenda) of Monon and three step-sons, Scott D. Crum (wife: Diane) of Ft. Wayne, Todd H. Crum (wife: Pamela) and Matthew C. Crum (wife: Leesa) both of Lafayette; 2 brothers, Dale Simmons and Max Simmons and a sister, Sue Heitman. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2011 at Clapper Family Funeral Home of Monon. Funeral service Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Buffalo Christian Church at 10:30 a.m.; Minister Tom Haynie to officiate. Interment to follow in Chalmers Community Cemetery. Clevie loved spending time with his family, especially his 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death is a son, Ronald E. Simmons and a brother, Jim Simmons. Memorials may be made to the Buffalo Christian Church.