Roscka Roth & Clapper Funeral Home - Monticello


James B. "Jim" Simmons

( October 10, 1959 - November 17, 2017 )

Residence: Crawfordsville, Indiana
Died: Friday, November 17, 2017
Location: 12:15 p.m., at his residence in Crawfordsville, Indiana
 
 
Age: 58
Date of Birth: Saturday, October 10, 1959
Birth place: San Diego, California

Branch: Army

 
Father: Joseph B. "Joe" Simmons
 
Mother: Dorothy E. ( Martin ) Simmons
 
Marital Status:
Resided in: Jim had traveled all across the United States before settling in Indiana.
Funeral Date: Friday, November 17, 2017
Funeral Location: Celebration of Life Service will be at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana, will be at a later date.
Clergy:
Burial will take place:
Private Family Burial will be at the I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery in rural Monticello, Indiana.
Visitation will be:
Celebration of Life Service will be at a later date here at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Biographical Information:
Jim had been in failing health for the last several years. He has traveled all across the United States before settling in Indiana. Jim was a 1978 graduate of Greencastle High School of Greencastle, Indiana. He was a United States Army Veteran. Jim was a #1 Pittsburg Steeler Football Fan. He was an accomplished ginseng hunter in the Crawfordsville, Indiana, area. Jim was a carpenter and a master of his trade. He never knew a stranger and would befriend anybody and everyone. Jim was also an avid classic rock fan. Jim was a kind and generous man. Most importantly, Jim was a wonderful son, brother, father, and grandfather.
Special Services:
Memorial Information: Memorials may be given to the family. Envelopes will be available here at the funeral home.
Marriage Information:
Survivors include:
Mother, Dorothy E. Simmons of Monticello, Indiana; Son, Brady Lee Simmons of Crawfordsville, Indiana; Daughter, Jenna (husband David) Slade of Princeton, Indiana; Four (4) Grandchildren, Nathan Bryant, Lauren Elizabeth, Carly Marie, and Addilynn Brady; Sister, Joetta (husband Frank) Tassotti of Erie, Pennsylvania;Life Long Friend, Kathy Baker of Crawfordsville, Indiana; Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, Great Nephews, Cousins, and Friends.
Preceded in Death:
Father, Joseph B. "Joe" Simmons; Maternal Grandparents, Alex and Gertrude Martin; Uncle, William "Bill" Martin; Aunt and Uncle, Carolyn Sue and James N. "Jim" Holmes.
Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 ( 574 ) 583 - 8488.