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Burnie "Mike" Simmons, Jr.

Burnie "Mike" Simmons, Jr., was the son of the late Burnie Simmons, Sr., and Lula Vivian Simmons. Mike went to his heavenly home on August 28, 2023. He attended and graduated from Rhymes High school on May 22, 1953 and furthered his education by enlisting in the United States Army February 7, 1958. In the Army he was a truck driver of heavy equipment. He was a lifelong member of The Saint Joe Baptist Church in Rayville, LA. Mike enjoyed attending and participating in the Men's Sunday School class every Sunday until his failing health prevented him from attending. Bur...