Jerry Dean Simmons

Jerry Dean Simmons obituary, Beulaville, NC

Jerry Dean Simmons

Jerry Simmons Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Community Funeral Home of Beulaville on Jul. 21, 2025.

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Jerry Dean Simmons, 78, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in the Wallace Health and Rehab. Center, Wallace, NC
Memorial Service:
Friday, July 25, 2025
7:00 PM
Followed by visitation
Community Funeral Home, Beulaville, NC
Graveside Service:
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
10:00 AM
Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Jacksonville, NC
Jerry retired from the Beulaville Volunteer Fire Department with 35 years of service in 2005. HIs greatest joy was working with his friends of the Beulaville Fire Department and Rescue. He was an avid fisherman and loved it almost as much as his work with the Beulaville Fire Department.
Survived by:
Spouse:
Anita Gail Simmons - Richlands, NC
Step-son -
Robert Hall of Richlands, NC
Step-daughter:
Melissa Hall of Chinquapin, NC
5 Grandchildren: Cody Hall, Caley Hall, Colby Hall, Ella Faith Hall, and Katelyn Spearman.
3 Great-Grandchildren
Sister-In-Law:
Janet Simmons, Beulaville, NC
Niece:
Tracy Simmons-Kornegay, Beulaville, NC
Nephew:
John William Simmons, Beaufort, NC
2 Great-Nieces and 2 Great-Nephews.
Jerry is preceded in death by:
Parents - John M. Simmons and Ruby Fay Raefield Simmons
Brother: John William Simmons
Wife: Joy G. Simmons
Son: Craig Simmons
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Beulaville Fire Department, 205 North Wilson Ave, Beulaville, NC 28518
Community Funeral Home of Beulaville is honored to serve the Simmons family.

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