Robert Simmons

Robert Simmons obituary

Robert Simmons

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Calvary Road Baptist Church

6811 Beulah Street, Alexandria, VA 22310

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Funeral service

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Calvary Road Baptist Church

6811 Beulah Street, Alexandria, VA 22310

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25

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Quantico National Cemetery

18424 Joplin Rd, Triangle, VA 22172-1636

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Robert Simmons Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jefferson Funeral Chapel - Alexandria on Aug. 18, 2025.

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Robert "Bob" Simmons, 84, of Alexandria, VA, went home to be with the Lord on August 13, 2025 due to complications from his battle with cancer. He was born on November 19, 1940, in Washington, DC, to Linwood Simmons and Mary Simmons (nee McFatter). He had a varied career, from serving in the Navy to working in finance. After retirement, Robert enjoyed traveling and volunteering at church. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Kyung; his daughter Kim, husband Jeff, granddaughter Liz; his daughter Katie, husband Dan, grandsons Cody, Nick and Ryan, and great-granddaughter Oaklynn. A visitation will be held on August 25th at 10:00 am at Calvary Road Baptist Church, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

25

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Calvary Road Baptist Church

6811 Beulah Street, Alexandria, VA 22310

Send Flowers

Aug

25

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Calvary Road Baptist Church

6811 Beulah Street, Alexandria, VA 22310

Send Flowers

Aug

25

Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Quantico National Cemetery

18424 Joplin Rd, Triangle, VA 22172-1636

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.