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.
I am so sorry to her about Jay. I’m sure him and dad are catching up and sharing some great jokes as always. Thinking of you.
Dirk, Robert and Kendall and families, we are so sorry to hear of J.R. passing. We always enjoyed visiting with him and he was one of the best at fixing appliances. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
My prayers are with you all. I've only known J.R. for a few years, but I always enjoyed visiting and joking with him. He will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of loss.
In our thoughts and prayers,
Phyllis, Alan, Paige, & Andrew Vickery
Vera Vickery