Mr. Jackey Simmons

Mr. Jackey Eugene Simmons, 84, of Metter, passed away, Friday, April 9, 2021 at Cedar Plantation surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Simmons was born on March 28, 1937 to Mr. Alfred and Mrs. Lucille Bates Simmons in Palmer, Illinois. He served his country by joining the United States Navy, retiring in 1971, worked as a diesel mechanic and worked part time Mid Florida Technical School as a diesel mechanic instructor. He enjoyed dirt track racing and while in Florida had multiple point championships, earning his racetrack nickname, “Hammer n’ Jack.” Mr. Simmons loved watching NASCAR and fishing and shrimping at the Coast. He was a loving caring, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ralph Edwards Simmons.

He is survived by:

Wife of 50 years: Mary Musgrove Simmons of Metter, GA

Children: Mark Wayne Simmons of Swainsboro, GA

Butch Simmons (J.B.) of Metter, GA

James Michael Simmons (Tammy) of Fort McCloud, FL

Pete Neece (Dawnel Deane) of Metter, GA

Melinda Catherine McCarty (Wayne) of Brunswick, GA

John Wayne Simmons of Metter, GA

Siblings: Norman Lee Simmons (Judy) of North Carolina

Doris Berow (Edward) of Texas

Ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Kennedy-Brannen Funeral Home. Graveside funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Lake Cemetery with Rev. Bo Fulginiti officiating.

Pallbearers: Travis Griffin, Butch Braner, Robert Wilburn, Joey Wright, Dobson Deal, and Cannon Griffin.

Kennedy-Brannen Funeral Home of Metter, Georgia is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Jackey Eugene Simmons.