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Obituary For Roy Lee Simmons

Roy Lee Simmons, 80, of Walnut Cove, NC passed April 24, 2022. Public viewing will be held Friday, April 29, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Perry Spencer Funeral Home, Madison, NC. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022 with the funeral service beginning at 1:30 p.m. at Baileytown Christian Church, Walnut Cove, NC. Burial will follow in the Bailey Family Cemetery, Walnut Cove, NC.

Mr. Roy Lee Simmons, 80, was born February 6, 1942 to the late Reverend Edward and Mary Simmons. After a brief illness, he departed this life on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Walnut Cove Health and Rehabilitation Center. During his period of illness, he didn’t complain about his plight.

Roy graduated from London High School in the Stokes County School system. He furthered his education by attending Winston Salem State University. He received his degree in Early Childhood Education. He accepted teaching positions in Dorchester, Pitt. and Rockingham counties before launching a career in the textile industry. He began his business career as a Department Manager with Burlington Industries and assumed a management role with Microfibers until retirement.

Roy was an avid baseball fan and for many years pitched for the Spirits at Ernie Shore Field in Winston Salem, NC until he suffered an eye injury.

At an early age, Roy Lee accepted Christ as his personal Savior, joined Baileytown Christian Church and was baptized by the late Reverend Robinson.

In addition to his parents passing, Roy Lee was preceded in death by his older brother, George Edward Simmons, his younger sister, Barbara Ann Ziglar and his niece, Mona Gumby.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving sister; Vernia Simmons, his devoted niece; Phyllis Roopchan (Rajin), great nephews; De’Andre Sims, Christian Roopchan, JR Roopchan, cousins; John, Janet, Carla, Maxine, Shirley, Lisa, Tony, Billy Ray, George, Sandy, Sharon, Karen and Bryant, life-long friends; Dennis and Milton and a host of additional relatives and friends.

Roy was loved by all; he had the biggest heart and the loudest laugh

Guest Book

Sorry to learn of the passing of another London High School schoolmate, Roy Lee Simmons. Roy was s few classes ahead of me, but we all knew each other. He was always kind and met you with a smile on his face. He will be missed. God has plans for him and He is in control. To the Simmons Family, may God bless and comfort you and keep you in His care. With sincere sympathy--The Morehead Family - Mary and Karen Morehead

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So sorry to hear of Roy's passing. I worked with Roy many years at Burlington Industry and have many fond memories of him. Please know that each of you are in our thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy, Bill Crockett & Family

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I met Roy as the nurse caring for his mother years ago. He was working for Microfiber. We became very close friends. He was like family to my family. My son says he was thankful for teaching him how to be a gentleman. Roy loved laughter, politics, baseball, eating and going to funerals (lol). I would ask him why do you go to all the funerals? Like once, a random waitress that served him food at local restaurant. He would say "you gotta show your respect". Roy also loved me, he would tell that all the time. He said, "if I was 20yrs younger I would have a chance to marry you ". I said, you're right and smiled. We had a lot of good memories together and I am most great full. He never would want me to know or see him sick, that was Roy. He would return my calls after feeling better. To Phyllis and the family, may God bless you. I may have lost my gentleman but God had given me an angel (Roy). Letha

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Dear Simmons Family, I was very sorry to hear of Roy Lee's passing. I have known Roy practically all my life as he was a customer at my family's dry cleaners for as long as I can remember. Not a week went by that Roy didn't come in to drop off or pick up clothes and it was always a pleasure seeing him. He never met a stranger and always had a smile, a kind word and a laugh for every one he met. My whole family thought the world of Roy and my sister and I still remember him as always being a kind soul in our lives. Bob Hope said it best "thanks for the memories." God speed old friend! Mark W. Young Walnut Cove, N.C.

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I met Roy when I worked at McLean Trucking company my senior year in high school. I tripped and fell he came behind me and helped pickup my belongings. Our paths continued to cross as he hung out with my then cousins in law, Dennis and John L. Hairston. When I worked at Burlington Industries, Roy was my supervisor. Roy had a reputation of taking a lady out on first class dates. Between marriages I went on one of those dates and it was the nicest date that I ever had. He was truly a gentleman. We continued being friends even from afar. I always teased him about when he would be marrying his nurse friend. My condolences to the family and especially to his niece Phyllis whom he loved dearly. Edna Ellison, Orlando, FL

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Praying for Mr Simmons' Family and Friends......Debra Dickerson and Family

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Pray for Mr Simmons Family and Friends... Debra Dickerson and Family

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I am so sorry for your loss. Roy Lee was a good friend and cousin, he always call me (Little Shorty) and he knew that would put a smile on both our faces. I'm going to miss him but God has him.

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