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Friday, May 15, 2026
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Saturday, May 16, 2026
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Saturday, May 16, 2026
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Saturday, May 16, 2026
With deepest and heartfelt sympathy, G. L. Brightharp & Sons announces the transition of Mr. Gary Simmons, Sr. who entered into rest May 6, 2026.
Mr. Simmons, a native of Newnan, Georgia, was veteran of the United States Army. He retired as a Store Manager from J C Penney.
Survivors include one daughter, Tamethea Simmons; two sons, Gary Simmons, Jr. and Christphor Simmons; one sister, Jacquelyn Dyer; a host of other loving relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel (Newnan, GA.) Interment will follow in Eastview Cemetery. Viewing will be held from 2:00 until 5:30 PM Friday at G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary and from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM Saturday at Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home.
Professional Services are under the care of G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary-Aiken, SC and Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home-Newnan, GA.
G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary - Aiken
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc.
Roscoe Jenkins Funeral Home, Inc.
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