Jerry Lee Simmons, a lifelong native of Paxton Florida, went home to be with the Lord Friday September 10, 2021.  Jerry was loved by many in the community and will be missed by us all.

Jerry is survived by two sons, Jackie Simmons and Jeromie (Jeanette) Simmons, as well as his lifelong partner, Glenda and her children, Joey Autery, and Karen Perry. Jerry is also survived by seven grandchildren, Corey and Hayley Simmons, Shelton Bartlett, Ethan Boles, Paiyton and Alexzander Perry, and Vanessa Autery, as well as six great-grandchildren, Easton, Hardy, and Presley Boles, Lawson Bartlett, and Sawyer and McKensie Adams.  Additionally, Jerry is survived by sisters-in-law Elizabeth Simmons and Shirley Simmons, a niece and nephews, as well as many cousins in the area.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Bert and Mary Alice Simmons, his brothers Eugene and Donnie Simmons, and grandson Christopher Boles.

A celebration of Jerry's life will be held Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Evans Funeral Home in Florala followed by a gathering for family and friends immediately after.

Please join us in remembering Jerry Lee Simmons by visiting our Memorial at evansfuneralhomeal.com. Through site we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with our family.