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1969
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Richard Simmons Obituary
June 6, 1969 - October 4, 2021
Macon, Georgia - Funeral Services will be on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 2:30PM on the grounds of Henderson Stadium of Macon. Interment will follow at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery.
Thank you for continuing to practice social distancing while families are grieving the transitioning of their loved ones.
Services entrusted to Bentley & Sons Funeral Home, Macon, GA.
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FELICIA BUTLER
October 11, 2021
My deepest condolences to the family.
Kim (Dixon) Vinson
October 10, 2021
So very sorry to learn of Richards passing. We were classmates for many years. He will be greatly missed.
Taywanna Dennard
October 9, 2021
Deepest Condolences to family and friends. RIP
Evelyn Clowers
October 9, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Teresa A. Roberts
October 9, 2021
My deepest condolences to you and your family. No one can tell us the day or hour, but may God provide you with the strength needed to deal with your loss.
Pat Smith
October 9, 2021
My deepest condolences to the family. Look to the hills of which cometh your help. Be blessed.
Kristan McCarthy
October 9, 2021
Your family will be in my prayers and you will be missed tremendously. Never imagined this in a million years.
Wanda Moore
October 9, 2021
Gonna really miss you my friend...my condolences to the family...love y'all
Stephen Lockett
October 9, 2021
Words can't express how hurt we all are. My condolences to the family. Stay strong y'all!!!
Samantha Houser
October 8, 2021
Prayers from My Family to Yours!
Whitley Butts
October 8, 2021
Sending my sincerest condolences & love during this time. Rest well
Felicia Simmons
October 8, 2021
I love this man with all my heart. You are truly going to be missed. RIH you earned your wings. Lord help us through this difficult time.
Marcia Webb
October 8, 2021
Praying for strength and healing!! My friend, you will be missed!!
Eric Black
October 8, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Lillie P. Lawrence
October 8, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
LATRENDA PEARSON
October 8, 2021
YOU WILL BE MISSED MY FRIEND MY SINCERE PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY
Tonja Kendrick
October 8, 2021
My prayers and condolences for the family and friends.
Michelle Mims-Payton
October 7, 2021
My Condolences and Prayers to the family during this difficult time. Words can´t express how saddened I was when I heard about Richard. He's GONE BUT HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. R.I.H DUN DUN
Kimberly Danielly
October 7, 2021
Sending hugs and prayers. I'm truly going to miss you Rich...
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