James “Jim” Abbott Simmons, 82, of Aberdeen, NC, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Jim was born March 2, 1942 in Teachey, NC to the late James Hubert Simmons and the late Macy Edna Savage Simmons. His mother died when he was a young boy and his step-mother, the late Lula Persinger Simmons helped raise him. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife Sylvia Simmons in 2022.
Jim is survived his son, James Michael Simmons (Kim) of Kempner, TX; daughter, Ivy Simmons Thornton (the late Ricky; stepsons, Adam King (Candace) and Brandon King (Cassie); 8 grandchildren, Yvonne Bouldin (Jake) of Fort Worth, TX, Karlie Simmons-Hicks (Micahel) of Kaiserslautern, Germany, Jessie Mae Thornton of Teachey, NC, Jamie King, Megan King, Faith King, Adam King, Jr., and Ruby King; 3 great-grandchildren, Ashlynn Bouldin, Kylie Bouldin, and Alayna.
Jim was a faithful member of Remix Church. He worked as a jeweler and gold prospector. For many years, Jim and his late wife Sylvia worked together at City Pawn Shop in Southern Pines. He faithfully served his country in the US Army for three years, being stationed in Germany for most of that time. He also worked as an EMT on the Wallace and Aberdeen Rescue Squads and was a volunteer at Rose Hill Fire Department. Jim was a member of the NC and National Bee Keepers’ Association and enjoyed keeping bees and procuring honey.
A memorial service to honor Jim’s life will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Remix Church, 7310 NC-22 Carthage, NC 28327. Bishop Heath Thurman will officiate the service.
Online condolences may be shared at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.
Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
