Jimmie Simmons

Jimmie Douglas "Doug" Simmons, 72, of Cherry Grove Rd. passed away Sunday January 20, 2013 at Annie Penn Hospital. He was the husband of the late Norma Troxler Simmons and was born March 2, 1940 in Caswell County to the late Edgar William and Mary Boone Simmons. Doug was very active in his community serving on the Membership Board and current secretary of Piedmont Electric, former Chief and Treasurer of the Cherry Grove Volunteer Fire Department, Served as the President of the Cherry Grove Ruritan Club. He was a member of Concord Christian Church serving as the treasurer, a sunday school teacher, chairman of the cemetery committee, deacon, choir director and member for over sixty years. Doug was an avid baseball, softball player and coach. He always had a smile and handshake to share with you and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors include his daughters; Elizabeth "Beth" Kirby and her husband Tony of Elon, Janice Franklin of Elon and her companion Chris Apple of Burlington, grandchildren; Claire Kirby, Ben Kirby, Gunner Franklin, Carrie Kirby, sisters; Linda S. Clemmons of Hampton, VA and Almeria S. Steele of Greensboro. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and a son Kenneth Craig Simmons. The funeral will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday at Concord Christian Church by Rev. Chuck Hartman and Rev. Keith Murray. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-8 PM Tuesday at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. and at other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Cherry Grove Volunteer Fire Dept., 7074 Cherry Grove Rd, Reidsville, NC 27320-0208.