of Cash, AR

December 3, 1942 - February 12, 2021

Gerald Glen Simmons, 78, of the Risher community, died Friday, February 12, 2021, at his home. He was born in Risher, December 3, 1942, to Glen and Mabel Simmons. Gerald was of the Baptist belief. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served as a medic. He was a graduate of Cash High School, Delta Vo-tech and White River Vo-tech. He was a retired welder and truck driver. Gerald was a Master Mason, Extra Class Amateur Radio operator (AF5KR) and an experienced scuba diver.

Preceding him in death are his parents; wife, Ruth Simmons and granddaughter, Chelsea Layne Simmons.

Left to cherish his memory are two sons, Terry (Sami) Simmons of Bono; Perry Simmons (Dawn Cothern) of Walnut Ridge; five grandchildren, Elisabeth (Chad) Emerson, Rees Simmons, Emily (Hunter) Neal, Nathan Simmons and Derek Miller; and one great grandchild, Oaklynn Emerson.

Family will receive guests at Cash First Baptist Church, Sunday, February 28, from 2:00pm until 4:00pm with a short service to follow. Guests are asked to wear masks and adhere to safety guidelines.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 West Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com