STUARTS DRAFT, VA… William Alfred Simmons, 84, widower of Violet Lucas (Sweet) Simmons, of 102 Gloucester Road, died Saturday, March 19, 2016, at his residence. He was born October 2, 1931, in Newport, a son of the late Robert Alfred and Virginia (Swats) Simmons. Mr. Simmons was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Home Beneficial Life Insurance Company with 39 years of service. He was a member of Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church. Family members include a son, Bob Simmons of Stuarts Draft; and a grandson, William Nathan Simmons. A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 in Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends in the church before the service at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church, 30 Tinkling Spring Drive, Fishersville, VA 22939. Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.