Raymond Simmons

1950 ∼ 2016

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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.

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Lynda Lou May 14, 2016

I am so sorry to hear this. Ray was a very kind and quiet man who helped the Cowboy HOG group and Blue Santa. He will be missed and I am so honored to have met him. May God Bless him and his family. I pray for the repose of his soul. Lynda Lou

Lynda Lou May 14, 2016

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Dee Stelly May 12, 2016

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Dee Stelly May 12, 2016

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Dee Stelly May 12, 2016

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Dee Stelly May 12, 2016

I remember so much about Ray, although with his career, he was not always close by. He was an excellent father-figure to my nieces and a real grandpa to their children. He always made sure my sister had material things, but more importantly, all her medical care. He stood by her while she went through several years of severe illness. Now she is without him, but the example he set of steadfastness may be repeated in her children and grandchildren who are at her side now. From Dee Stelly