Paul attended the University of Maryland where he received his Masters and Doctoral degree. At the University of Maryland, he became the Director of the Gymkana Troupe where he met the love of his life, Margie. They married in June 1956. Paul graduated from Officers Candidate School in New Port, Rhode Island. He did two tours in the Navy and was honorably discharged and then he went into education. In 1976 he moved to Memphis, TN and became a Pastor at Second Presbyterian Church. He served as Pastor at other Presbyterian churches until 1988 when he established the Memphis branch of the Vineyard Christian Fellowship. In 1995 he established Cross-Way Church in Bartlett, TN where he pastored until his death.
He is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie Jane; his four sons, Douglas, Michael, William, and Charles; 17 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
A Celebration Service of the Life of Dr. Paul R. Simmers will be held at Cross-Way Church, 2633 Altruria Road, Bartlett, TN on
August 22, 2020 at 7:00PM.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to Cross-Way Church in memory of Dr. Paul R. Simmers would be appreciated.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FamilyFuneralMemphis.com for the Simmers family.
