Raymond Simmons, 42, of Poplar Bluff passed away suddenly on April 14, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
Raymond was born on February 1, 1974 at Lucy Lee Hospital in Poplar Bluff, Mo to the late Raymond Taylor and Nancy Morley. He was later adopted by Allen and Diana Simmons. He attended Poplar Bluff and Neelyville schools. On April 18, 1997 he married the love of his life Kimberly Vaughn. Out of this wonderful marriage they were blessed with the greatest gift of all, a beautiful daughter Amber Simmons. Other than his loving wife Kim, Amber was his whole world.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Kimberly Simmons; daughter Amber Simmons, both of Poplar Bluff. Other survivors include 3 brothers George and Chris Morley, Mark Simmons and wife Jennifer, 1 sister Michelle/Misha Simmons, his adopted parents Allen and Diana Simmons, mother and father-in- law Michael and Sandy Vaughn, 3 brother- in- laws Michael /Gene Vaughn, Greg Vaughn and Robert Vaughn, 1 sister-in-law Sherry Vaughn all of Poplar Bluff, MO also surviving are 8 nieces, 7 nephews, several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his birth parents Raymond Taylor and Nancy Morley, as well as 1 brother John Morley.
Raymond was deeply devoted to his wife Kimberly and daughter Amber. In 1992 he joined the Missouri National Guard in which he completed special training in refrigeration with high honors, after discharge from National Guard he went to work for Department Of Mental Health.
He loved spending time with his family, listening to music, racing hot rods, and working on cars.
Visitation will be at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff on Tuesday April 19, 2016 at 6 pm. The funeral will be Wednesday April 20, 2016 at 11 am, with Elder Lloyd Steinshouer officiating, burial will follow at Black Creek Cemetery in Poplar Bluff, MO.
