Ronald Earl Simms

Ronald Earl Simms, 72, of North Brunswick, NJ, passed early Tuesday morning on September 3rd 2019. Viewing will be held at Anderson Funeral Service, 201 Sandford Street in New Brunswick, NJ. The wake will be on Sunday, September 8th, from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. The funeral will take place the next day on Monday, September 9th from 11:00am-12:00pm. Ron Simms was born on a military base in Fort. Bragg North Carolina. He was born to Henry Ernest Simms Sr. and Mabel Beatrice Simms on November 20th, 1946. He graduated from E.E. Smith High School in 1966, home of the Golden Bulls, where he gained much recognition playing basketball and football. He served in the United States Army from 1971 to 1973. He achieved many decorations during his service such as the National Defence Service Medal, M16 Sharpshooter, Expert 45 Caliber pistol and hand grenade. His proudest achievement was being part of the North East Chapter of the 82 Airborne division. At 25 years old, he was honorably discharged from the army. He began employment at Bristol Meyers Squibb, in New Brunswick NJ, where he was supervisor of the stock room until his retirement. In addition to Bristol Meyers Squibb, he worked many years selling suits at J.C. Penny in East Brunswick Square Mall and then at Jos. A Banks after his retirement. Ronald Simms was married to the love of his life, Donna Lanier Simms, in 1978 until her passing in 1999. He is survived by their two daughters Stephanie and Tiffany Simms, his siblings, Earnest Simms Jr., Sharon Mobley, Bruce Simms, Angela McMillian, Mark Mason and Karen Mason. He is also survived by his nephews and nieces including his Godson Clarence Mobley, Curtis Mobley, Cesar Nettles, Jamila Shepperson, TJ Shepperson, Damon Simms and Henry Simms. Ronald E. Simms is survived by many additional family members and friends. Viewing is from 3-6 pm, Sunday, Sept., 8, at Anderson Funeral Service, 201 Sandford St., New Brunswick. Funeral Services will be held Monday, Sept.9, at 11am, Viewing is from 10am until the time of Service at Anderson Funeral Service. Burial will be held at Oaklawn Memorial Park, Monmouth Junction, NJ.

Ronald Earl Simms

November 20, 1946 - September 2, 2019