William Rice Simmons Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of William Rice Simmons of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 1, 2026 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ella Taylor Simmons and L. Hughes Simmons; and his brother Lewis Hughes Simmons Jr. (Red). He is survived by: his wife Edith Teal Simmons; his children, William "Bubba" Simmons Jr. (Elaine) and Marilyn Roakes; his siblings, Carolyn Webb and Francis Simmons (Mary Lou); his grandchildren, Jennifer Ackerman, D. Parker Davidson, S. Douglas McGee Jr., William Simmons III and Katelin Simmons; his great grandchildren, Blythe Ackerman and Carrie Ackerman; and his great great grandchildren, Skyler and Bentley.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com/ (http://mcalister-smith.com).
