Raymond Gary Simmons,74 of Timberville, Virginia, passed away April 3, 2023, at Sentara RMH of Harrisonburg, Virginia.
He was born June 8, 1948, in Brandywine to Raymond Simmons and the late Juanita Dickerson Miller Simmons.
Mr. Simmons worked for Tyson Food hauling feed and previously drove a truck for Mountain Milk and Rockingham Construction. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and boating.
Also surviving are two brothers, Donnie and wife, Carolyn of Franklin, and Daniel and wife, Donna of Harrisonburg, Virginia; a niece, Cathy Simmons Bennett and husband, Rick of Brandywine; and companion of 45 years, Marie Stroop of Timberville, Virginia.
Pastor Victor Norris conducted a funeral service Friday at the Grandle Funeral Home Chapel in Broadway, Virginia. The burial followed at Pine Hill Cemetery in Brandywine.
Memorial contributions may be made to any of the following: Mt. Olivet Church of the Brethren, PO Box 534, Timberville, VA 22853; Timberville Fire Department, PO Box 101, Timberville, VA 22853.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.Grandlefuneralhome.com.
