Ross Simmons Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ross Simmons Jr. of Douglas, Georgia, who passed away on March 23, 2021, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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 parents, Ross Elbert and Margaret McLean Simmons Sr.; and his brother Charles Simmons. He is survived by: his wife Ruth Ellen Simmons of Douglas, Georgia; his daughters, Lynda Dee Tanner (Shane) of Douglas, GA, Roxanne Gaither of Douglas, GA and Valarie Proudfoot (Chad) of Nicholls, GA; his siblings, Jerry Simmons of Wray, GA and Evie Mae Goodman of Fitzgerald, GA; and his grandchildren, Phillip Gross (Missy) of Douglas, GA, Bobbie Tanner (Derek) of Douglas, GA, KayeDee Haynes (Clint) of Ambrose, GA, Blake Watson of Valdosta, GA, Dalton Brown of Nicholls, GA, Shane L. Tanner of Douglas, GA and James Tanner of Douglas, GA. He is also survived by 11 great grandchildren and, 1 great great grandchild.
Due to COVID-19, Sims Funeral Home Inc. will require all guests and attendees to wear appropriate medical grade face-masks and maintain social distancing at all times while visiting our facility, and highly encouraged at our services outside of our facility.
