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James Robert ‘Bob’ Simons

SIMONS

James Robert “Bob” Simons, 78, a resident of Kerens, departed this life Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at the Louis A. Johnson Veteran’s Hospital in Clarksburg after a short illness.

He was born Feb. 7, 1940, at Elkins, a son of the late Rev. James Ray and Emily Louise Simons. On Oct. 29, 1962, at Elkins, he was married to Eugenia Elizabeth Milburn, who survives.

Also surviving are one son, Robert “Brian” Simons and wife, Laura, of Elkins; one grandson, Nathaniel Simons and wife, Josie; a sister, Wilma Zirkle; and sisters-in-law, Georgia Simons, of Kerens, Mickey Milburn, of Georgia, Catherine Lariscey and husband, Leroy, of Georgia.

Two nieces, Kathi Simons of Richmond, Va., and Jeanne Rohrbaugh and husband, Danny, of Huttonsville; a great-niece, Danelle Rohrbaugh; and several nieces and nephews of Augusta, Georgia and West Virginia also survive. Also preceding him in death was one brother, William Ray Simons.

Bob was a graduate of Elkins High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired after 40 years with Insurance Sales & Management. Bob was a member of H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion.

A graveside service will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2018, at the Maplewood Cemetery. Pastor Kevin Henry will officiate and interment will follow.

Memorial contributions may be made to H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion, 326 Railroad Ave., Elkins, WV 26241 or to a charity of choice in memory of Mr. Simons.

The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for James Robert “Bob” Simons.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.