Jim was a member of the Moose Club. Preceded in death by parents Clara Mae (Webster) & Robert Simons, Sr., siblings Roberta Cherelli, Robert Simons, Jr., Margaret Hayden, Nancy Botiliergi, Clareeda Michaels, Patricia Perrone. Survived by his wife of 31 years, Patricia (Hahn) Simons, son James Earl Simons, Jr., brother Samuel Simons, Granddaughter Jennifer Simons, Great Grandchildren Christian & Jazlyne, step sons James Michael Candullo & Christopher Carl (Jennifer Anderson) Candullo; step Grandsons, Lucas Carl Candullo & Joshua James Candullo.
Due to the pandemic, a Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be conducted 11a.m., Tuesday, April 21st at the Garden of Memories Cemetery Mausoleum, Chapel of Lights, 4207 E. Lake Ave., Tampa, FL 33610.