Spencer Ray Simmons

1941 and departed this life on July 21, 2021. He

was born to Herbert Sully Simmons and Mattie

Jane Simmons (Baker). He was the youngest of

10 siblings who have preceded him in death.

Spencer, affectionately known as "Ray" accepted

Christ at an early age and joined his family

church home in Forrest City, North Carolina.

He attended Carver high school in Forrest City,

North Carolina and married Vernie McDowell

shortly thereafter. To that union Spencer Ray

Simmons Jr. was born.

He leaves behind a host of other children to include Calvin Davis, Rachel

Williams, Tammy Simmons-Davis, Chester McDowell, Lisa Mills, Terry

and Tracy of Marianne, North Carolina.

Spencer worked for Spindale Mill and other local car lots in Rutherford

County. He absolutely loved cars and was content when fixing almost

anything. While in Cleveland, he worked for the Lancer Motel and in

various factory jobs. He loved good music, fine clothes, fresh fruit, and

going to ALDI. He joined Mount Pleasant Baptist church and was a

faithful member there until the time of his death. During his later years,

he lived in Bedford heights Ohio where his beloved Sister-in Law Betty

Simmons took care of him until he passed. He had a great sense of humor

and coined many phrases as he shared priceless words of wisdom to those

with whom he came in contact. He was a man of few words and will be

missed dearly by his family and friends.