James Leonard Simons

January 7, 1948 - January 2, 2018

James Leonard Simons, age 69, of Buckhannon, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon. He was born on January 7, 1948, in Upshur County, a son of the James Wilford and Willa Mae Marley Simons. He was united in marriage on June 6, 1970, to Julia A. Bias Simons, who preceded him in death on November 10, 2007. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by one daughter Jamie Simons. He is survived by his stepfather and stepmother Roy E. and Suni Curry of Anmoore, WV; two daughters: Heather Simons and Samantha Evans both of Buckhannon; two grandsons: Logan Evans and Deacon Epp both of Buckhannon; one sister Jody and husband Richard Marzka of Edinboro, PA; one stepbrother Scott Curry; two nieces: Donna Haymond and Roxanne Powers; one nephew Shane Powers Jim enjoyed camping, boating, hunting and fishing and spending time at his farm. He was retired from Northorpe Grummen in Clarksburg. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy, having served during the Vietnam War. At the request of the deceased the body will be cremated and private family services will be held at a later date.