Curtis R Simmons

Curtis R Simmons
(March 24, 1931 – February 28, 2013)
Curtis R. Simmons age 81 of Pensacola, Florida, formerly of Jay, Florida went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 28, 2013. He was a Staff Sargent in the United States Air Force and loved what he did. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Curtis loved fishing, camping, spending time with his grandchildren, and working in his garden. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Katie Mae Simmons; brothers, Howard, Clyde, and Earl Ray Simmons and his sisters, Addie Morris and Elsie Diamond. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Debra Simmons; children, Curtis II, Heather, Crystal, Robbie, Randy, Tony, Janice, Debbie, Terry, and Glenda; 23 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Annie Lou Carle; brothers, Doug and Cecil Simmons and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held from 12-1 pm at Jay Funeral Home on Saturday, March 2, 2013. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 pm with Brother Earle Greene officiating services. Burial will follow at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Curtis Simmons II, Jon McArthur, Tony Simmons II, Tony Brown, Richard Diamond, and Tony Simmons. Honorary pallbearer will be Jonathon Hicks. Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.