Ben Simmons Obituary
The memory of Ben Simmons (Selma, Alabama), who passed away on July 20, 2025 at the age of 66, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Karen Pierson Simmons; his parents-in-law, Marvin and Gladys Melton; his brothers-in-law, Gary Melton, Bill Bradley and Ronnie McElroy; and his niece Kristin McElroy.
He is survived by: his father Bennie Edwin Simmons, Sr.; his wife Julie Melton; his children, Kendall Smith (David), Kelly Cox (Ware) and Kevin Simmons (Kimberly); his grandchildren, Clifton Smith, Crawford Smith, Dawson Cox and Sadie Cox; his sister Kathy Weber (Bobby); and his sisters-in-law, Ann Bradley, Barbara Moore (Roy), Jane Henderson and Susan McDonald.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Elkdale Baptist Church (2221 Elkdale St, Selma, AL 36701). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 at the New Live Oak Cemetery (110 W Dallas Ave, Selma, AL 36701).