James Richard Simmons' Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Richard Simmons on February 22, 2024.
Jim, called Jimbo by many, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 22, 2024. Born February 13, 1951, Jim lived a full and vibrant life from beginning to end and touched the lives of many people along the way.
He is survived by his wife, Sherry and four siblings, Alan Simmons, Bill Simmons, Pat Jackson and Nancy Nelson.
Jim studied at Skylawn College and College of San Mateo. He retired after 22 years at Tesora Golden Eagle Refinery, where he was a Shipping Department Operator and Pipe Fitter. He had a great love for sports and was a devoted fan of SF Giants and 49ers. He enjoyed racing homing pigeons in his youth with his brother, Alan. He was looking forward to re-entering the sport in April.
After the passing of his first wife, Jim met and married Sherry, who he regarded as the love of his life.
A Celebration of Jim's life will be held at Skylawn Memorial Park, Hwy 92 and Rte 35, San Mateo, CA on March 7, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. with burial at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the memory of James R. Simmons, to Royal Family Kids. https://give.forthechildren.org/give/394824/#!/donation/checkout.
Please reach out to Skylawn Funeral Home with questions or concerns regarding health and safety, parking and facilities, as well as questions about the Memorial Park. The hours of operation are Monday through Sunday, 8:30am-5:00pm
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