Raymond Simmons, 65, of Groves, Texas, passed away April 30, 2016. He was born December 9, 1950, in Blackwater, Missouri, to Benjamin Simmons and Velma Crawford Simmons.
Raymond was retired from the United States Army, after 21 years of service. He was a member of the Harley Davidson riding club, Cowboy Chapter # 4974.
He is survived by his wife, Nikki A. Barras Simmons of Groves; father, Benjamin Simmons and wife, Bonnie; step-daughter, Mechelle A. Long of Groves; brothers, Ronnie Simmons, Allen Simmons and Daniel Simmons; sisters, Doris Nichols and Donna Nickerson; father-in-law Alexandre’ Barras of Bridge City; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his step-daughter, Stormy Duvall; sister, Brenda Johnson.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 3 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Beaumont, Post #1806.