George N. Simmons

George N. Simmons lost his long battle with cancer and gained his angel wings on Oct. 7, 2025, surrounded by what meant the most to him, his beloved family.

George was born on Dec. 15, 1948, in Bath County, Virginia, where he grew up on a dairy farm. He joined the United States Army in 1965. He worked hard throughout his life as he worked for the Firestone Plant, owned his own fencing business while also running a farm, became an electrical engineer for Daniel’s Construction at the Bath County Pump Storage Plant, and continued to work for them in other locations in Kansas, Iowa, and Alabama. In 1986, he started his own electrical business, Simmons Electric, in Quinton, where he retired from after 30 years.

George loved to be outdoors and working with his hands. He had the most gorgeous flowerbeds which he lovingly attended to because he knew how much is wife loved flowers, and he loved her more than life. George made several pieces of furniture, wooden ornaments, and gifts for the family that he designed and made from wood that he milled himself.

Having a close family meant everything to George. He dedicated his life to making sure we all knew the importance of loving and supporting each other. He loved to see the whole family come for Sunday dinner so he could watch the next generation grow up playing together.

George is preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Mava Simmons; brother, Robert (Bobby) Simmons; son-in-law, Mark Bristow; and dear friend and brother-in-law, John Brock.

He is survived by his loving, faithful, and dedicated wife of 58 years, Doris Lindsay Simmons; three sons, Dean (Joanne), Bob (Donna), and Steve Simmons; daughter, Tammy Bristow-Gray (Scott), all of Quinton, Virginia; sister, Sharon S. Brock of Mill Gap, Virginia; nine grandchildren, Jordan (Melissa) and James Bristow, Daniel (Brette), Phillip, Ginna, Ashley, Michala, Madison, and Macy Simmons; two step-granddaughters, Jessica and Angelina Gray; six great-grandchildren, Adelynn Coleman, Emmett, Raylan, and Nora Bristow, Weston and Weslee Rae Browning; lifetime friend, Lloyd Christian; plus several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life service was held on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at Hopewell Baptist Church, 5061 Hopewell Road, New Kent, Virginia 23124. A visitation was held prior to service. Final interment will be on Oct. 25, 2025, 1 p.m., at the family cabin in Back Creek, Virginia.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to Hopewell Baptist Church or any veteran organization. Special thanks is given to the nurses at Gentiva for their love and support.