Ronald E. Simmons

October 27, 1952 - June 19, 2020

Funeral Mass for Ronald E. Simmons, 67, of Glencoe, will be Tuesday,June 23, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joachim Catholic Church in Piedmont with Father Thomas Devassykutty officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to services. Mr.Simmons passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at his home. Survivors include one daughter, Amenda "Mendi" Simmons of Auburn; one son, Matthew Simmons of Alexandria; three sisters, Cindy Simmons Besley of Attalla, Lori Simmons of Glencoe and Janet Crowe (Gary) of Glencoe; nieces and nephews, Kevin Lockridge, Sharon Mabrey, Erica Tillman, Adam Padilla, Derek Besley, Kenneth Besley, Andrew Simmons and Shaun Simmons; chosen grandchildren, Jackson Mabrey, Emilee Mabrey, and Lainey Mabrey; fur baby, Joe; as well as other extended family members. Mr. Simmons was born in Kansas but considered himself from Piedmont where he grew up. He was a graduate of Piedmont High School and proudly served in the United States Navy. Before retirement he had served as the chief photographer at WJSU TV 40 where his work was widely recognized and he was highly regarded. He was a lifelong Auburn football fan and enjoyed spending time with his family,music,gardening, antique shopping, fellowship with former classmates and above all, he enjoyed pulling pranks on those that he loved. Mr. Simmons was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Simmons; his mother, Marcella Smith; and his brother, Terry Simmons.