ADVANCE -- Billy D. Simmers, 67, of Granite City, Ill., died Sunday, March 16, 1997, at his home.

He was born Sept. 8, 1929, in Advance, son of Warren and Arlene Simmers Phelps.

Simmers was a self-employed truck driver. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Survivors include a son, Steve Simmers of Georgia; a daughter, Sandra Simmers of Virginia; a sister, Louise McKinnon of Granite City; and a brother, Virgil McKinnion of Bonne Terre.

He was preceded in death by a brother.

Friends may call at Morgan Funeral Chapel in Advance from 5-8 p.m. today.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Revs. Herb McMillian and Larry Allison officiating. Burial will be in Bollinger County Memorial Park at Marble Hill.