James T. Simmons Sr.

James T. Simmons Sr.

James T. “Bucky” Simmons Sr. age 76 of Sewell, N.J. on Friday June 30, 2006. Born in Camden, lived in Gloucester City before moving to Sewell in 1954. He was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army, 64th Field Artillery Group of the 25th Infantry Division during the Korean War and was a Staff Sgt. in Army Reserves from 1953 to 1959.

In 2000 Mr. Simmons was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International in Evanston, IL. Mr. Simmons had worked for Best Foods as a Sales Representative for 13 years before retiring in 1995. Prior to Best Foods he worked for the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. for 34 years, the last 12 years as store manager serving in Blackwood, Southwood, and retiring from Cape May Court House in 1982. Former member of Parents Association of the Clark House in Deptford, former member of retail clerks Union-AFLCIO Local # 1360 in Pennsauken, and a member of Gloucester County ARC.

Beloved husband of the late M. Roberta “Bert” Simmons. Dear father of James T. Simmons Jr. and his wife Nancy of Linden, N.J., Gloria R. Williams and her husband Glenn of Millville, N.J, Glenn E. Simmons of Woodbury, N.J., Andrew Simmons and his wife Sally of Egg Harbor Township, N.J., and the late Thomas Simmons. Brother of Mary Woltz of Williamstown, N.J., loving grandfather of Susan Goff of Vancleave, Miss., Kimberly and Andrea Williams both of Millville, N,J, and T J and Sarah Simmons both of Egg Harbor Township, N.J. and great-grandfather of Jacquelyn and Stephanie Goff both of Vancleave, Miss.

Relatives and friends may visit with the family from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 to 10 a.m. at the SMITH FUNERAL HOME 47 Main Street, Mantua, NJ 08051.

Services will be on Thursday July 6, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow in the Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro, N.J.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to The Evergreen House 7 North Evergreen Avenue, Woodbury, NJ 08096 in Mr. Simmons’ memory would be appreciated.