George Simmons' Obituary
George Simmons, 81, entered peacefully into rest on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at his home in Rosepine, Louisiana. George was born to Elvin Simmons and Juanita Dunwoodie Simmons on February 22, 1939, in Rosepine, Louisiana.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 27, 2021, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, at Diamond Baptist Church in DeRidder, LA. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Diamond Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Lewis Cemetery, DeRidder, LA.
George was a heavy equipment operator working at Fort Polk, Louisiana until he retired. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. George loved spending time with family, friends and especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.Left to cherish his memory are daughter, LuLu Kubena and husband Gerard of El Campo, TX; daughter-in-law, Linda Simmons of DeRidder, LA; seven sisters, Bernice Nolde and husband Dick, Marie Hawkins and husband Curtis, Louise Johnston and husband Charles, Maurine Moses and husband Lloyd, Glenda Hunt and husband Louis, Rita Viera, Nina Fodell and husband George; one brother Donald Simmons and wife Pauline; four grandchildren, Earl Wayne Simmons, Jr., Justin Elvin Simmons and wife Kimberlee, Amanda Kubena, Brandy Kubena; nine great grandchildren, Devon, Kasen, Jaxstin, Jacee, Brooklyn, Matthew, Kyle, Taylor and Austin.
Preceded in death by his wife, Doris Simmons; father, Elvin Simmons, mother, Juanita D. Simmons; and son, Earl Simmons.
Those honored to serve as pallbearer are Gerard Kubena, Justin Simmons, Billy Berry, Jayson Gray, T. J. Johnson and Caleb Simmons.
Those honored to serve as honorary pallbearer are LuLu Kubena and Earl Simmons, Jr.
Words of comfort to the family may be shared at www.labbymemorial.com.
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