James E. Simmons, 93, passed away Oct. 5, 2016, at Resthaven Living Center in Bogalusa. He was a resident of Franklinton, member of Light House Pentecostal Church, and U.S. Army veteran, serving in World War II.

He is survived by: one son, James Edward “Joe” Simmons of Franklinton; two daughters, Jean Carolyn Simmons Warren of Sheridan and Joyce Elizabeth Simmons Creel of Bogalusa; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by: his wife, Juanita Simmons; parents, L.T. and Annie Simmons; brothers, Ezra Jodie Simmons, Estus Pete Simmons, Noha Lloyd Simmons and George Simmons; and sisters, Ethel Simmons Hinnesey and Fannie Lee Simmons Foil.

Visitation will be held in the chapel of Brown-McGehee Funeral Home on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 8:30 a.m. until the service time at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Simmons Lang Cemetery at Sheridan. The Rev. Charles Ray Creel and the Rev. Darryl Hargraves will officiate.

Family and friends may view and sign the guestbook online at Brown-McGehee Funeral Home.