Henry Benjamin “Ben” Simmons, 90, was born Oct. 28, 1929 and passed away at his residence in DeQuincy on Mar. 9, 2020 with his family by his side.
He is survived by his son, Benjamin Lee Simmons, wife Bobbye; daughter, Elizabeth McLeod, all of DeQuincy; six grandchildren, Angie Pearce and husband, Craig, William Paul Williams and wife, Belinda, Travis Simmons and wife, Lesley, Shonda Simmons, Penny Mitchell and husband, Brian, Benny Dyer and wife, Shawn; 14 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Lee R. Simmons of Tennessee and half-brother, Odis Hoosier and wife, Diane of Vidor, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Mae Simmons; parents, Henry Dalvin Simmons and Lena Hollie Simmons; sister, Elsie Villamez; brothers, T. L. Simmons, Dalvin Simmons, Lloyd Simmons, H. B. Simmons; and one half sister, Norma Jean Grimes.
The family will receive friends 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 14 at Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home in DeQuincy. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 14. Rev. Eric Aultman and Rev. Richard Gill will officiate. Interment will follow at Perkins Cemetery in DeQuincy.
Arrangements are being handled by Riley Smith Funeral Home, 1810 W. Fourth St., DeQuincy.
(Paid Memorial)
