James W. Simmons
June 2, 1949 ~ December 3, 2021
James W. Simmons, Sr., 72, of Perry, went home to be with his Lord, Friday evening, December 3, 2021. He was born to Bonny and Mayme (Davis) Simmons on June 2, 1949.
Jim was loving husband to his wife, Donna, of 34 years; father of James (Kathy) Simmons, Jr., Heather (John) Veller, Christopher (Vanessa) Meredith; grandfather of Joseph and Isabella Russo, and Willow Meredith; brother to Donna (Larry) Nowak, Susan (Wes) Fairchaild, and Tina Simmons. Jim was preceded in death by his parents.
Jim graduated from Perry High School, Class of 1967. He worked as a custodian at Perry Local Schools for 30 years. He managed the Perry Youth Pony and Little Leagues in the late 1970’s and early ‘80’s, as well as the Christian Gospel Softball League for over 20 years. He and his wife, Donna, ran the AWANA program at their church for more than 25 years. In addition, he taught Sunday School classes for over 50 years. Jim worked constantly, even in retirement. His retirement hobby—greatest past-time—raising over 2000 varieties of daylilies at his home. He was a humble servant and a man of Faith, and surely present with our Lord and Saviour.
Family and friends may call Wednesday, December 8, 2021, 10am -12pm at Calvary Fellowship Baptist Church, 757 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, Ohio 44077. Funeral service will follow at 12pm. Final resting place will be Perry Cemetery.
Contributions may be made in Jim’s name to Calvary Fellowship Baptist Church.
Behm Family Funeral Home of Madison is assisting the family. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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Jim was an awesome guy. Went to church and played ball with him when we were younger. Someone you could depend on. My sincere condolences to the family.
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