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Donnie Simmons Obituary
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The incredible blessing known as Donnie Joe Simmons was born on October 17, 1945, to Jack and Lenora Simmons. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Galilee Baptist Church in Devers, Texas.
Donnie Joe attended Devers Elementary School and graduated from Hull Daisetta High School. After completing his education, he enlisted in the United States Army. Upon returning from his service in Vietnam, he worked for R.B. Evans Farm and Ranching in Devers.
Donnie Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Lenora Simmons, as well as three brothers: Reverend Joe Raymond Lewis, Robert L. Simmons, and Edward P. Simmons.
He leaves behind cherished memories of his daughter, LaToya M. Turner (JaCarole W. Turner), six grandchildren, three great- grandchildren, two sisters, Vivian Farrington and Leatrice Johnson (Dennis Johnson Sr.), and three brothers, Curtis R. Simmons, Percy L. Simmons, and Kenneth R. Simmons. He also had a lifelong friend whom he considered a brother, Walter Patterson, along with a host of other relatives and friends.
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Ken Koontz
Yesterday
This is quite late and I apologize. However, I just learned of his death today, March 27, 2026. I last saw Donnie Joe a few years ago when I made an intentional stop in Devers to find old friends who had been my schoolmates when my dad taught at Woodson School in Raywood. I spent about half-hour chatting with him at his home. We didn´t do a very good job of staying in touch as we promised. I enjoyed and cherished that visit. He will always be held in high regards with me. I pray that the Comforter brings you, family and friends much in days ahead.
Alvenia Chambers
January 31, 2026
Rest in Eternal Peace Cousin
Wilda Richardson
January 31, 2026
Condolences to the family. Rest in peace.
Gaither Beard Cadoree
January 31, 2026
RIP my bro you’ve earned your wings
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Rhoda Carrington
January 31, 2026
Send my condolences
Lawrence and Geraldine Mickens
January 30, 2026
Sending our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Family.
Larry Walters
January 30, 2026
We were good friends. RIP Bro.
Charles Thibodeaux
January 29, 2026
MAY Your Soul REST IN PEACE AMEN
Dale Jackson
January 29, 2026
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ricky and Ethel Baldwin
January 27, 2026
To our family, keep looking to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. We love y’all.
Dale Jackson
January 27, 2026
He was one of our own from Devers Texas a happy and wonderful man he will be missed RIP.
Karen Asson
January 26, 2026
It was a joy, taking care of you, Donnie. I’m going to miss you.
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