Robert Murrell Simmons, age 68, of Plano, Texas, passed away January 18, 2016. He was born July 3, 1947, in Monroe, North Carolina to Otis Murrell and Margaret (Banks) Simmons. Robert was a Logistics Supervisor at Ryder Trucks where he worked for over 10 years. He attended Merritt College in Oakland, California.
He is survived by his brother, Arthur Simmons and wife Nancy of Plano, Texas; nephews, Arthur Simmons IV and wife Christie of San Diego, California and Mark Simmons of Plano, Texas.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas.