Reece F. Simmons, age 86 of Baldwin, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 following a brief illness.
Born in Baldwin, Georgia on October 07, 1938, he was a son of the late Garnett & Ina Eller Simmons. Reece served his country proudly in the United States Army. He retired as a truck driver with Kenbar Manufacturing with many years of dedicated service. Reece was proud to have received the Ryder Safety Award for no accidents for 25 years. He enjoyed working with his Farmall tractor, hunting, fishing, as well as caring for his dogs, Dolly & Ruger. Reece loved his family tremendously and attended Cornelia Congregational Holiness Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Rhonda Simmons Brewer; granddaughter, Kimberly Brewer; brother, Coy Simmons; sisters, Carol Simmons, Cozette Eller, & Reba Zimmerman.
Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Ruby Mae Armour Simmons; daughter & son-in-law, Rebecca & Brian Mason; son-in-law, Rev. Ed Brewer; grandsons, Adam Brewer & Colby Mason; great-grandchildren, Natalie Brewer, Caleb Brewer, & Brennan Brewer; brother & sister-in-law, Roy & Edith Simmons; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, & friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2024 from the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Rev. Terry Benfield & Bishop Clarence Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow in the Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors provided by The Grant Reeves Veterans Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
