Obituaries
Obituaries

Simmons, Robert

May 20, 2024

SIMMONS, Robert

Mr. Robert Simmons "Bob" of SW Atlanta, passed away on May 13, 2024. Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 1:00 PM, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 17 Fairburn Rd. SW, Atlanta, GA 30331. Instate 12 Noon. Family and friends assemble at the church at 12:30 PM, on the day of service. Services entrusted to Murray Brothers Cascade Chapel (404) 349-3000, www.murraybrothersfh.com. Service can be Live Stream by viewing www.vimeo.com/event/4313503.




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Funeral Home Information

Murray Brothers Funeral Home - SW Atlanta

1199 Utoy Springs Rd, SW

Atlanta, GA

30331

https://www.murraybrothersfh.com/

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