James R. Simmons, 71, of Nederland, died Friday, November 28, 2008 at his residence.
Graveside services with Military honors are scheduled at 10:00 am on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Tranquility Mausoleum, Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, Texas, with Chaplain Buddy Blake officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be Monday evening from 5:00 until 8:00 pm at Broussard’s Chapel in Nederland, Texas.
Mr. Simmons was born in Urania, Louisiana, and has lived in this area for the past 27 years. He retired from the Oil Industry as a Chief Engineer on a service boat. He also retired at the rank of Master Sargent from the United States Air Force. James was also member of the American Legion.
Mr. Simmons is survived by his wife, Marta Simmons of Nederland; sons, Robert Simmons and wife Sheila of Natchitoches, Louisiana, James “Skipper” Simmons of California; daughter, Elizabeth Simmons of Nederland, Texas, step-daughter, Melissa Matute Ray and husband Omar of Nederland, Texas; brother, Charles Simmons and wife Chad of Nederland, Texas; two grandsons, one granddaughter, and two nephews.
