Curtis R Simmons
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.