John "J. B." Booker Simmons, 60, of 1410 Maryland Avenue in Eden, passed away March 9, 2011, at Morehead Memorial Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, March 12, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Simmons was born January 16, 1951 in Henry County, VA. He was a long-time member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church. John was a retiree of the US Marine Corp, of which he took great pride. He served 20 years in the Marine Corp which included a tour of duty in Vietnam. In his private time he enjoyed cooking, fishing, reading, playing golf, playing pool and working crossword puzzles. He worked for five years with Gildan, Inc. as a shift manager. Surviving are his daughters, Dawn Simmons Tucker and husband, Brian of Wilmington, Meghan Kay Williams and husband, Chris, McKayla Brianna Simmons of the home; long-time companion and mother of McKayla, April McKnight of the home; step-son, Mason Harris of the home; mother, Lady H. Simmons; four sisters, Nancy Inman, Kay Dishmon and husband, Lewis, Mary Willis and husband, Wayne, Mickey Buck and husband, Joe; one grandchild, Avery Banks Tucker; mothers of his children, Benita Simmons and Cyndi Frank; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, John T. Simmons; daughter, Samantha Renee Simmons; and sister, Ann Hoffler. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (1 - 2 PM) at Fair Funeral Home Chapel and other times at the home of his mother, 1920 A. L. Philpott Highway, Axton, VA or 1410 Maryland Avenue in Eden. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans and mailed to DAV Memorial Program, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301; or to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA 22172. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Mary, I am so sorry to hear about your brother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Harrell
Dawn, I am so very sorry for your loss. Holding on to those precious memories is most comforting during this difficult time. The loss of a loved one is not something that you will overcome easily, but with the presence of God and his angles surrounding you, your heart will heal in time. You and your family are in my prayers. Nancy Morris
Nancy Morris
So sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. May God comfort you at this time. Edna
Edna Bowes
I work with Mary at the Health Dept. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of J.B. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Whitley
I worked for John at Gildan. He was a great boss and he will be missed. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 41:10 (King James Version) 10Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Valentine
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Valentine
Dear Aunt Mutt, I am sorry about JB . My heart and Cheryls' go out to you and the rest of your family.
Tom and Cheryl Chumley
Mary, I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. May you and your family be comforted in knowing that God feels your pain and sorrow. In looking to Him, He will give you the peace and strength that you need to help you thru this very difficult time. God Bless You All.
Ena Winesberry
John was a great guy, he always had a smile on his face. I didn't know John very long but I have the greatest respect for him. I would like to express my condolences to his family and let you know that we will miss him very much. Yours Truly, Charles Hodge A Shift Manager at Gildan
Charles Hodge
April, Mckayla, Mason....our thoughts and prayers are with you and we will be here to help as much as we can. John was a good man and will be missed by so many. To John's entire family....may GOD be with you in this time of sorrow. He is in heaven now watching over you all. Love, Brian and Pam Rhodes
brian and pam rhodes
Thinking of you. May god bless and be with you in this time of need. Friend and co worker of Mary Willis
Rhoda Clement
I am so sorry for your loss and that you have to endure the grief you are feeling. There are no words that can console you at a time like this, only know that your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. Karen Schraml - coworker of Dawn Tucker
Karen Schraml
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