Ware Shoals – Rickey Dale Simmons, 47, of 601 Sligh Rd., died Thursday, July 15, 2011 at Self Regional Medical Center.

Born in Denver, Co., he was a son of the late Dale and Betty Tinsley Simmons. He attended Bethlehem Union Church and was a graduate of Ware Shoals High and Lander College. He was a CPA formerly employed by M&M Accounting.

Surviving are a sister, Daphne Booker of Anderson, an aunt, Silver Free and husband Ben of Waterloo, and his step-father, John Bennett of Ware Shoals.Private services will be held. The family is at their respective homes. Online condolences may be made at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com