Richard Russell Simmons
March 25, 1937 - February 21, 2017
Richard Simmons, age 79, of Rising Fawn, GA passed away Tuesday February 21, 2017. He retired from Calumet Steel Company of Chicago Heights, IL after 30 plus years of service. Preceded in death by his wife of 49 years Peggy Jewel Carver Simmons; parents George H. and Louise Ethel Aale Simmons; grandson Nicholas Paul Simmons; five brothers and one sister. Surviving include his children Timothy (Lisa) Simmons of Demotte, IN; Debbie (Andy) Kendera of Lowell, IN; Darla (Darren) Lingerfelt of Lookout Mountain, GA; Bufford “Gene” Hoffer of Benton, TN; 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; one brother. A Private memorial service will be held Thursday February 23, 2017. Arrangements by Ryan Funeral Home, Trenton, GA.
Richard Simmons, age 79, of Rising Fawn, GA passed away Tuesday February 21, 2017. He retired from Calumet Steel Company of Chicago Heights, IL after 30 plus years of service. Preceded in death by his wife of 49 years Peggy Jewel Carver Simmons;... View Obituary & Service Information