Service held for James Simmons
James Ray Simmons passed away Sunday, October 6th, 2024 at his home in Calvin, Oklahoma at the age of 80.
James was born February 23rd, 1944 in Stigler, Oklahoma to Bill Simmons and Lillian Lanora (Walker) Simmons. He graduated from Calvin Public School in the Class of 1962. James graduated from Eastern Oklahoma A&M, Wilburton, Oklahoma. He married Gina Smith September 8, 1967 at the First Baptist Church in Calvin. James was a Vietnam Veteran, serving as a Navy Hospital corpsman. He was assigned to helicopters with Marine Air Group 36, Chu Lia, Republic of Viet Nam. The assignment was the medical evacuation of wounded personnel from the field to field hospitals and/or the naval hospital ship. James retired from the Midwest City, Oklahoma Fire Department after 22 years of service. He also was a Field Agent & Supervisor for the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal’s office for 20 years with his office located in Calvin. James was a member and Deacon at the First Baptist Church of Calvin. He enjoyed cattle, ranching, fishing and golf. He loved his family, raising a beautiful daughter and his friends state wide.
James is preceded in death by his parents and brother Billy Simmons. He is survived by his wife Gina Simmons of the home, daughter Ginger Simmons Holliman and husband Bob Holliman, nephew Phil Simmons, and niece Tina Jordan and husband Duskin, and children Aubrey and Tell and wife Michela. James is survived by numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers are Regina Webster, Luke Kulhman, Steven Roth, Michael Lindley, Jerred Turner and Michelle Rockey. Honorary pallbearers are Jerad Winningham, Travis Graham, Chris Karch and Mens Sunday School Class.
Funeral service was Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Calvin School Auditorium with Pastor Kurtis Stoll officiating.
Interment followed at Calvin Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to Calvin Cemetery Association or Trinity Clinic in Calvin.
Services are under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home.