James "Jimmy" Simmers Obituary (1935

James Edward Simmers, 82 James Edward Simmers, 82 of Harrisonburg passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday June 26, 2018. Mr. Simmers was born on September 22, 1935 in Rockingham and was the son of the late Earl Edward and Nina Lee Hillyard Simmers. Mr. Simmers retired from Dunham Bush after 33 years of service. He was a member of the Tenth Legion Mountain Valley Ruritans for 50 plus years. Also he was a member of Hose Company #4 Fire Department. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was a member of the Melrose Church Of The Brethren. On November 8, 1959, he married June Martz who survives. Also surviving are three children, Jeffery E. Simmers of Lacey Springs, Juanita L. Showalter and husband Mark of Linville and Jerry F. Simmers and wife Dana of Linville. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Jordan Turner, Scott Showalter and Daniel Showalter, Dakota Corder, Logan Corder, Josh Corder and companion Brooke Clifford and one great-grandson, Parker Corder. Lane Turner and Archie Webster will conduct a graveside service on Saturday June 30, 2018 at 10:30 at Linville Cemetery. Following the graveside, the family will receive friends and have lunch at Melrose Church of the Brethren. Friends may call at the Funeral Home during the day Friday until 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Tenth Legion Mountain Valley Ruritan Club, PO Box 348, Lacey Springs, VA 22833 or Hose Company #4 Fire Department, 210 East Rock Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.