Clarence "Sonny" C. Simmons, 92, of Memphis, NY passed away on July 5, 2025 surrounded by his family.  He proudly served as a veteran in the U.S. Air Force. Over the years Sonny enjoyed flying small aircraft, hot air ballooning, fishing, Rod & Gun Club activities, and spending time with his family.

He was predeceased by his wife, Mary (Stanard); his sisters, Mary Dobrosky and Martha Prahl and his brother, Paul Terwilliger.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his children, Ronald (Karen), Michael, Gayle (Chris) Nester, David (Denise), Jill, and Wendy; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren; sister, Ruth Sauve; brothers-in-law, Charles (Bonnie) Stanard and Daniel Loveland and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Maurer Funeral Home Moyers Corners, 3541 State Rt 31 Baldwinsville, NY 13027, with a funeral service to follow at 3:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Clarence's memory may be made to Clear Path for Veterans, 1223 Salt Springs Road, Chittenango, NY 13037 and to Disabled American Veterans (DAV), where checks can be made out to: DAV Syr. Team, c/o the Syracuse Veterans Administration, 800 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210, ATTN: Dan Gordon.

Please sign the Maurer Funeral Home on-line guest book for Clarence to express your condolences to his family.