Buddy Simmons
The remarkable life of
February 3rd, 1926 - August 21st, 2012
Buddy Simmons and his wife Opal had two boys. Donnie Simmons was born in 1949 and Larry Simmons was born in 1950. They followed their father’s footsteps and both have spent their lives playing country music. Both Don and Larry also had two boys. Larry’s sons are Jason and James, and Donnie’s sons are Billy and Dean.
Family
Larry played for Ray Stevens for 8 years
Donnie and Larry as young-ins
Keeping it in the family
Opal Simmons
The Simmons Family Band
always looking sharp
custom tailored suits
The Simmons Family played the Club Venus for 11 years until Buddy retired from music.
And the Simmons Brothers Band played on. Here with Joe Binder and Liz Kitchen.
Better times with Stan LeGoux
Donnie joined the Last Rodeo Band
Buddy and Opal enjoy their later years filled love enjoying their children, grandchildren & great grandchildren.
They will always be our Mammaw and Pappaw.
Larry plays the Grand Ole Opry