Ray R. Simbro, Jr.

Ray Reason Simbro, Jr., 79, passed away in peace early morning November 5th, 2016. Ray was born April 27th, 1937, in Altoona to Reason Ray and Charlene Simbro. He was self-employed his whole life and owned many businesses. Ray was mostly known for saying “whoop-de-do my darling”. Ray enjoyed fishing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Ray was preceded in death by his father and mother; son, August Simbro; great-granddaughter, Sterling Simbro; and great-grandson, Greycien Simbro.

Ray is survived by his children, Vicky, Cathy (Michael), Connie, Kevin and George; 11 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and a host of many other family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Family will greet friends from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the funeral. Burial at Altoona Cemetery will immediately follow the funeral.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

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