Robert ‘Bubba’ Simmons, 60, of Whitesboro, Texas, passed away January 5, 2025 with his family by his side.

Bubba was born on April 4, 1964 in Garland, Texas to John “Cotton” Simmons and Eva Joyce “Cravens” Simmons.  In high school he played football on a team nicknamed “the dirty dozen”.  He served on Whitesboro Volunteer Rescue Team and was a certified diver.  

Bubba worked with his dad, Cotton, and his brother, Mark, on their concrete business before starting his own welding business. He was a perfectionist in all he did. He would help anyone, anytime if they needed him. Bubba was a powerhouse no one could beat, many tried. He loved his family and was so proud of them. Bubba massively adored his grandbabies and spoiled them daily.

He is survived by his wife and partner of 40 years, Rhonda, son, Robert Colt Simmons and wife, Krystle; daughter, Phoenix Simmons; grandbabies, Slade Finch, Arthur Simmons, Furiosa Simmons and Olivia Simmons, sister, Vicki Watson and husband, Nathan; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Bubba was preceded in death by his father, John “Cotton” Simmons, mother, Joyce Simmons, brother, Mark Simmons, cousin, Rusty Smith, and numerously loved aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Celebration of Life honoring Bubba will be held at 6:00 PM on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro.

To sign the online registry, please go to www.meadorfuneral.com.