Roger C. Simmons, Jr, 73, of Wesson, MS, died Sunday, January 21, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 27th from 9:00 am – 11:00 am at Riverwood Family Funeral Service, Brookhaven, MS, followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 am.
Mr. Simmons was born in Union, MS to Clay and Caroline Simmons. Roger grew up in Starkville, MS and graduated from Starkville High School in 1968. He played basketball at East MS Community College and later graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance from Mississippi State University. He began his insurance career with Farm Bureau in Rolling Fork, MS and later worked with Cottonland Insurance in Greenville, MS. After many years of working in the insurance industry, Roger transitioned to working in casino management in Vicksburg, MS, where he retired in 2015. His careers allowed the formation of many lifetime friendships that continued until the day he died. His hobbies included golf, supporting MSU sports, and spending time with family.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Carol Walker Simmons, and his parents, Clay and Caroline Simmons.
Survivors include his daughter Claire Crow Rasberry (Stan) of Wesson, MS; two sons, Jon Simmons (Kimberly) of Mobile, AL; and Clay Simmons (Karolina) of Brandon, MS; 6 grandchildren, Austin Crow (Anna Beth), Reid Crow, Anna Claire Guess (LJ), Jayce Simmons, Lauren Dempsey (Hunter), Skyler Rasberry; brother, David Simmons (Dixie) of New Albany, MS; sister Suzanne Dressel of Starkville, MS.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Rolling Fork Chapel of the Cross Rebuild Fund, P.O. Box 209, Cary, MS 39054.
