Wilbert J. Simmons Jr. Obituary
The passing of Wilbert J. Simmons Jr. (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 26, 2026 at the age of 80. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wilbert J. Simmons Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wilbert J. Simmons and Lois M. Simmons; his sister Barbara Jean Waters; and his niece Melissa Metcalf. He is survived by: his wife Molly; his sister Mary Ann Metcalf of Chapel Hill, NC; his aunt Dureme "Dee" Loger of Charlotte, NC; his children, Martha Chase (Rahn) of Lenoir, NC, Mitzi Render (Clif) of Glastonbury, CT and Jamie Howell (Preston III) of Belmont, NC; and his grandchildren, Claire Chase Earnhardt (AJ), Sarah Chase-Jones (Will), Jennie Chase, Asa Render, Preston Howell IV and Bethany Howell. He is also survived by four great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to two different organizations that were special to Bucky.
