Jerry Simmons

July 30, 1951 - October 3, 2021

Jerry Simmons, 70, of Mt Ulla, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center from COVID19. Born July 30, 1951 in Berry, AL, he was the son of the late Ruby Parris Simmons and George McKinley Simmons. He was educated in the Berry, Alabama schools, and graduated from Berry High School, Class of 1969. Mr. Simmons was a welder for 42 years and was a heavy equipment welder for Carolina Tractor/Caterpillar, Charlotte before retiring. He was member of Woodleaf Baptist Church. He loved teaching his grandsons about welding and equipment. Mr. Simmons enjoyed reading and teaching the Bible, and draft horses. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Haley Nicole Simmons on July 14, 2003; his brothers, Leonard Simmons, Willard Simmons and Paul Simmons. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 38 years, Roxanna Bennett Simmons; son, Brian Edward Simmons (Ellen) of Mt. Ulla; daughter, Stephanie Lea Dry of New London; sisters, Patsy Tint of Tuscaloosa, AL and Pansy Gosnell (Eddie) of Berry, AL; grandchildren, Dallas Blake Whitley of Salisbury and Devin Brian Simmons of Mt. Ulla; and his fur companion, Zoey. The family will receive friends from 10-11:30 AM Friday (Oct. 8) at Summersett Funeral Home followed by a funeral service at 11:30 AM with the Rev. Chris Williams, minister of Woodleaf Baptist Church officiating. Memorials may be made to Woodleaf Baptist Church, 7790 Woodleaf Rd., Woodleaf, NC 27054 Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Simmons family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.