Johnny Michael Simmons, aged 70, passed peacefully from this life on Oct. 30, 2024, at his home with his family. He was born on . 31, 1953, in De Queen Ark., to Harless and
Vermease Simmons. He spent the rest of his life on the same stretch of land in Lockesburg where he called home.
Throughout his life, Johnny enjoyed hunting, running dogs, and cowboying, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. He always had a good hunting story to tell. He worked at the Briar Plant for 37 years and made numerous lifelong friends during that time. Johnny was a man of few words who soaked up the simple things in life. A cup of coffee and an old western was all he needed to enjoy the day, and a Razorback football game never hurt.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harless Simmons, his mother Vermease Simmons, and his younger brother, Tim Simmons.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Anita Simmons; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Candace Simmons of Lockesburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Steven and Dana Stinson of Lockesburg;, a granddaughter, Ashlyn Simmons; a grandson, Johnathon Stinson, and a nephew who was more like a son, Steven Ford.
The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.
Cremation will follow.
You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com.
