Robert Louis Simms

Robert Louis Simms obituary, Elgin, TX

Robert Louis Simms

Robert Simms Obituary

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Deacon Robert Louis Simms, Sr., 83, of Elgin passed away early Friday Morning, September 1, 2023.  He is survived by his wife, Ruby.  Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home, Friday, September 8th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  A Home-Going Celebration will be conducted at First Baptist Church of Elgin, under the auspices of Pleasant Bethany Missionary Baptist Church of Elgin, Saturday, September 9th at 11:00 AM with Pastors A.R. Evans, Jr. and Louis Harrison, Jr. presiding.  Interment will follow at Elgin Latin Cemetery. 

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712 North Avenue C PO Box 4, Elgin, TX 78621

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September 8, 2023

Sarah Parker-Andrews posted to the memorial.

September 8, 2023

Virginia & Jacob Edwards posted to the memorial.

September 5, 2023

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Sarah Parker-Andrews

September 8, 2023

Sincere prayers and condolences to my friend and her family.

Virginia & Jacob Edwards

September 8, 2023

My love and heartfelt Condolences to you Ruby and your family. Robert will be missed by St. John as a good and faithful servant.

Gloria Lagunas Salazar

September 5, 2023

Mr. Simms I will miss our visits and will never forget the early morning walks at Elgin Elementary track years ago. You will be missed. RIP my dear friend.

Jo Patterson

September 4, 2023

So sorry for your loss. My sympathy and prayers to the entire family.

Emma mackey

September 4, 2023

You'll have my deepest sympathy. He was a very good person.

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