Donald "Donnie" A. Simmons, Jr

Donald "Donnie" A. Simmons, Jr obituary, Licking, MO

Donald "Donnie" A. Simmons, Jr

Donald "Donnie" Simmons, Jr Obituary

Visit the Rolla Cremation and Memorial website to view the full obituary.

Donald "Donnie" A. Simmons, Jr, age 58 of Licking, MO, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at the University Hospital in Columbia, MO.

Donnie was born, July 13, 1967, in Jacksonville, FL, a son to Donald A. Simmons, Sr and the late Paula Martin.

On May 14, 2020, Donnie was united in marriage to Rebecca Dollhopf in Newport, TN. She survives at their home in Licking.

Donnie was an owner/partner in Smoky Mountain Dobermans before moving to Missouri.

He enjoyed motorcycles and rasing Doberman Pinchers.

In addition to his wife, Donnie is survived by his children, Jessie Laura and Cameron of the state of Florida, Ethan, Brittney, Zack and Timothy all of the state of Tennesse and his grandchildren, Heaven and Kolten of the state of Florida.

No srvices are planned at this time.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Rolla Cremation and Memorial

11930 County Road 2070, Rolla, MO 65401

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