James Bubba Simmons

March 9, 1958 - June 30, 2019

James L. “Bubba” Simmons, Jr., age 61, of Laurel, Delaware passed away on June 30, 2019 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. James was born in Monticello, Ark. A son of the late James L. Simmons, Sr. and Guylene Simmons of Lewes, Delaware. James was employed at Beebe Medical Center as the lead Sterile Processing Technician. He has previously worked for Dupont in Seaford as a manager for 28 years were he also was earned his Six Sigma Black Belt certification.. Known as a hard worker he also volunteered his time with the Boy Scouts, in his youth he earned the Explorer and Big Horn Awards. He was also a Christian leader and counselor at Camp Manatawny in Pennsylvania. He enjoyed watching NASCAR supporting Dale Earnhardt and The Pittsburg Steelers. James is survived by his wife of 38 years Cathy J. Simmons of Laurel. His son James R. Simmons and wife Nicole of Laurel. His daughter Jessica Dobson and her husband Dr. Phillip Dobson of Seaford. A brother, Guy Burks Simmons of Hooper’s Island, MD and his sisters, Louann West and husband James of Laurel and Suzann Simmons of Lewes, DE. Grandchildren, James R. Simmons, Jr., and Jack and Lily Dobson. Several nieces and nephews also survive him. A Memorial Service will be held at Laurel Church of Christ in Laurel on Saturday July 6, 2019 at 11:00 am, a visitation will also be held from 10:30 am- 11:00 am. The Pastor Wayne Mathis will officiate. Arrangements are in the care of the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home Laurel, DE. Online condolences can be made by visiting, www.hsdfuneralhome.com.