W. R. "Randy" Simmons, 89, died on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Born in Roanoke, he has been a Peninsula resident since 1958. Randy served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of North Riverside Baptist Church. He was a member of the American Institute of CPA's, the Virginia Society of CPA's and was treasurer of the Peninsula Stadium Authority for 19 years (1979-1998). He also volunteered in the Welcome Center at the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Patricia F. Simmons; a son Steven M. Simmons of Newport News; two sisters, Nannie S. Doyle of Castle Hayne, NC and E. Dianne Simmons of Roanoke. He was preceded in death by his brother Paul L. Simmons.

A graveside service will be held at 3 PM Friday, April 26, 2019 at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Paws with a Cause, 4646 South Division, Wayland, MI 49348.

Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, Newport News.