J.R. "Robert" Simmons

of Franklin, AR

May 21, 1933 - October 16, 2018

J.R. "Robert" Simmons, 85, of Franklin, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

J.R. was born on Sunday, May 21, 1933 in Cross Roads, Arkansas to Raymond and Libby Simmons.

J.R. loved to spend his time watching western movies, Fox News, and drinking coffee. If he wasn't doing those things he was outside tinkering with things that's what he loved to do.

He is survived by his three sons, Robert Simmons of Chesapeake, Virginia, Kendall Simmons of Fruitland, Idaho, and Dirk Simmons of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas; eleven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mona Ruth Ramsey Simmons; son, Hugh Ramsey Simmons; and sister, Merle Walters.

A memorial service will be held 3:00 pm on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Violet Hill Cemetery.

Service Information
  Service
Memorial Service
Violet Hill Cemetery

Violet Hill,  AR 72584
10/20/2018 at 3:00 pm

Cemetery/Interment
Violet Hill Cemetery

Violet Hill, AR 72584
 


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 College Avenue
Batesville, AR  72501
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com