Simmons, Robert

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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Murray Brothers Funeral Home - SW Atlanta

1199 Utoy Springs Rd, SW

Atlanta, GA

30331

https://www.murraybrothersfh.com/

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