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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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208 South Main Street, Bridgewater, VA 22812
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Roger Simmers Obituary
He was born on July 29, 1946, and was a son of the late George Simmers, Sr., and Zorphia Ellen (Knicely) Simmers.
Roger retired from the City of Harrisonburg after over 30 years of service.
Roger is survived by his companion for over 25 years, Naomi "Jerry" Rosson; a brother, Donnie (Cindy) Simmers; a sister, Carolyn Dickenson; sister-in-law, Debbie Simmers; brother-in-law, Sidney Allman; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by sisters,Shelva Simmers and Linda Allman; brothers, Richard, George Jr., Charles, and Ronald Simmers.
The family will receive friends from 2 PM until 4 PM on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, at Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service in Bridgewater.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at johnsonfs.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Roger, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
Dec
26
Visitation
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Johnson Funeral Service - Bridgewater Location
208 South Main Street, Bridgewater, VA 22812
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Johnson Funeral and Cremation Service - BridgewaterOnly 1 day left for delivery to next service.