William Allen Bill Simmons, 65, of Dubach, LA passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 in Ruston. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 6, 2017 at the Sharon Baptist Church in Dubach, LA under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Rev. Carroll Holmes will officiate. Bill was a Drilling Fluids Engineer for many years. Bill was born on July 2, 1952 in Atlanta, TX to W. A. and Dorothy Simmons. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Simmons of Dubach; son, Corey Simmons of Baton Rouge, LA; daughter, Melanie Simmons Greene of Ruston, LA; sister, Jo Ann Simmons Powers and husband, Gary, of Forney, TX; grandchildren: Wyatt Greene and Georgia Greene; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family requests that any memorials be made to the Sharon Baptist Church, 2769 Hwy. 152, Dubach, LA 71235. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com