John Wesley Simmons

John Wesley Simmons, 87, passed away Thursday January 30, 2020. He was born January 23, 1933 in Surry County to the late Claude Wilson Simmons and Pearl McCoin Simmons. Mr. Simmons served in the US Air Force. He enjoyed farming and also volunteering at the church with the children. Preceded in death by his wife Judy Harris Simmons. Surviving are his children Melissa Simmons, Wesley (Holly) Simmons, Jason Simmons; step son Michael Groce; grandchildren Hunter Simmons, Jaclyn Simmons; step grandchildren Cale Groce, Cody Groce; step great grandson Cayden Groce; sister Louise Haynes. The family will receive friends from 2-3 PM Sunday February 2, 2020 at Mountain View Baptist Church. His service will follow the visitation at the church by Rev. Tim Tucker. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Military Rights by the VFW Post 10346. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Mountain View Baptist Church 1232 Mountain View Church Road Hamptonville, NC 27020. Gentry Family Funeral service in Yadkinville is serving the Simmons family.