Mr. Jimmy Lee Simmons, age 80, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023.

He was born in Robeson County, NC on August 4, 1942, to the late Mayo & Ora Long Simmons.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters: Doralyn S. Stone, Alene S. Lamb, Wilma S. Odum, and Marie "Kitty" S. Britt.

He is survived by his son, Christopher Simmons; his sister, Carolyn Phillips of Lumberton, NC; a special niece and nephew, Gloria Wilcox and Anthony Britt, both of Lumberton, NC; his fur nephew, "Scooter"; a special friend, Kandi Rogers of Lumberton, NC; and a special best friend, Bill Pittman and wife Quessie of Lumberton, NC.

Jimmy worked his entire adult life in auto body repair. When he wasn't working on cars for his business, he loved to buy old cars and work on them, just for fun. Jimmy will always be remembered as someone who loved life to the fullest. He loved having big holiday meals with his family. He always kept everyone entertained by telling tall tales, always getting a big laugh out of everyone, as well as playing practical jokes on them. He also loved drinking beer with his buddies and eating watermelon with them. Jimmy will also be remembered for his great love of animals.

There will be a graveside service held on Wednesday, August the 9th at 4:00 pm in Floyd Memory Gardens, located on Old Whiteville Road in Lumberton. The family will receive friends in the cemetery, following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that people who are interested, would pledge to donate at least five years of service to an underprivileged family or a child that needs assistance.