Carroll Richard Simmons Sr.

Carroll Richard Simmons, Sr., age 84, passed Monday, June 8, 2015 at his home in Ridgeway. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 17, 1930 to the late William Simmons and Mary Borkowski Simmons.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Simmons was preceded in death by his brother Leonard J. Simmons and an infant sister.

Mr. Simmons helped organize the Ridgeway Rescue Squad, was active in the Ridgeway Fire Department for many years, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and was an usher at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church where he is a member. He retired from DuPont in 1976.

Mr. Simmons, Sr. is survived by his wife of 64 years, Margaret Simmons of the home, daughters Patricia Ann Welfare, Carol Ann Scott and husband Steve, and Mary Grace Bean and husband Walter, sons Carroll R. Simmons, Jr. and wife Susan, William E. Simmons and wife Mary, and Patrick D. Simmons and wife Debbie. In addition to his wife and children he is also survived by his brother Francis S. Simmons and grandchildren Rita Scott and husband John, Elizabeth Bryan and husband Richard, Jennifer Anderson and husband Tim, great-grandchildren Amber, Hailey, Rebekah, and Trey.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at noon with visitation one hour prior to the service with Father Mark White officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, 2481 Spruce Street, Martinsville, VA 24112.

Arrangements are by McKee-Stone Funeral Home

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