BORN

1950

DIED

2020

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Evergreen Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel

1101 NE 112th Avenue

Vancouver, Washington

Ronnie Simmons Obituary


RONNIE SIMMONS
August 9, 1950 ˜ January 28, 2020

Ronnie, AKA ”Sprang”, ”Smooth 22”, etc., was last employed by OIA Global Logistics, in Portland, OR, for over 11 years. He was a Warehouse Lead, Safety Chairman, and a Raymond Certified Machine Trainer. Ronnie excelled in Senior Softball and was a skilled Cribbage player-known as ”Sir Peg A Lot”-who would search for a game near and far...from whomever...whenever. He was very quick-witted and a great story teller.
Survivors include: Brenda J. Simmons, sister, of Vancouver, WA; Charles L. Simmons, brother, of Vancouver, WA; Stephanie J. Simmons, daughter, of Portland, OR; Cedric T. Simmons, son, of Kent, WA; Jordan F. Simmons, son, of Kent, WA; Miles L. Simmons, son, of Kent, WA; Deanthony P. Simmons, grandson, of Portland, OR; Javontae J. Simmons, grandson, of Portland, OR; Tresean I. Simmons, grandson, of Portland, OR; and Noah Simmons, grandson, of Spokane, WA.
Ronnie graduated from Hudson’s Bay High School in 1968 and received a BA Education in 1973, CWSC. Brother Simmons was a Master Mason - Masonic Lodge #47, in Vancouver, WA.
Ronnie’s joy in life was knowing his friends and family were healthy and happy.
Come celebrate his life among family and friends, Tuesday, February 25, 2020, 12:30 p.m., at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 NE 112th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98664. The repast, following the service will be at Community AME Zion Church, 3605 E. 13th Street, Vancouver, WA.
Please sign his guest book @ www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Feb. 19, 2020.
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Charles,
I just came across Ronnie's obituary notice. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!

Douglas McCudden

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November 6, 2020

Brother, we will meet again in the Celestial Lodge above, thanks for works and the example that you left here./G\

R C

February 24, 2020

Hey handsome, I know you are playing ball in heaven. Known you and Charles all my life. You are missed by many,my childhood friend.

LaVerne Reynolds

February 20, 2020

Met ron a few times over the years . Sorry for your loss .

Chris Tatum

February 20, 2020

Played with & against Ronnie, & enjoy him with his unique personality. A real good hitter. I think i knew some of his family years ago & Dan McDonald a friend of mine, who knew some of you also. He also has died 9years ago. Best to all of you.

daniel fernandez

February 19, 2020

Knew Ronnie from Senior Softball. Very good hitter and could make those too long pants flap in the breeze when he wanted to really run. Know Charles from HBHS, Clark, and city basketball. Our prayers to the entire family it is a big loss. But I think you know just where to find him!

February 19, 2020

Sad to read of Ronnie's passing. Prayers for Ronnie and to Charles for his loss.

Scott Keller

February 19, 2020

Going to miss you Smooth. You will be missed at the ball diamond. God's blessing to you and all your family. Terry (Goose) King.

Terry King

February 19, 2020

We are sorry to hear of the loss of Ronnie he will be missed by all of his team mates and friends of Vancouver Metro Senior Softball.

VMSSA

February 19, 2020

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