Mr. Grandville Cullen “G.C.” Simmons, age 82 of Millwood passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his home following a brief illness.
A native of Axson, Ga., Mr. Simmons was born September 10, 1937, son of Grandville and Shellie White Simmons. He was a retiree of CSX after 32 years of service as supervisor over the car department. Mr. Simmons was a U.S. Army veteran and member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. He enjoyed working as a mechanic, going to the races, farming and quail hunting. Along with his parents, Mr. Simmons was preceded in death by four brothers, Norman, Junior, Wylee David and Roy Simmons.
Survivors include:
Wife: Elaine Dawson Simmons of Millwood, Ga.
Sons: Johnny Simmons and wife Amy of Millwood, Ga.
Mickey Simmons and wife Angie of Millwood, Ga.
Daughter: Tonya Peavey and husband Michael of Millwood, Ga.
Sisters: Hazel Bennett and husband Melvin of Waycross, Ga.
Betty Gurley and husband Curtis of Millwood, Ga.
Dollie McDowell and husband Carlton of Millwood, Ga.
Ruby Boyd of Waycross, Ga.
Sister-in-law: Carolyn Dawson of Axson, Ga.
Grandchildren: Jon Steven Simmons and wife Heather, Jordan Blake Simmons, Jadelyn Elaine Simmons, Hanna Gracie Simmons, Mylee Anna Simmons, Michael Dawson Peavey, and Cullee Brooke Peavey.
Great-Grandchildren: Jake Cullen Simmons and Noah Alexander Simmons
Graveside funeral services for Mr. Simmons will be held, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at the Axson Cemetery in Axson with Rev. Keith Lloyd officiating. The interment will follow in Axson Cemetery.
Relihan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.