Neil "Ozzie" Douglas Simmons, 69, of Broadway, VA died January 30, 2022 at Sentara RMH Medical Center.

He was born June 5, 1952 in Brandywine, WV to the late Guy Simmons and Carol Simmons Botkin.

Neil was a roofer for 35 years for Don Largent Roofing.

On April 14, 1993 he married the former Carolyn Strickler, who survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Wendy Corral and husband Lupe of Broadway, Angelyn Simmons and fiancee Hensel Shiflett of Broadway; one stepdaughter, Julie Simmons and husband Travis of Broadway; one brother, Terry Botkin of Franklin, WV; three sisters, Elizabeth Hostetter of Hot Springs, VA, Fern Kline of Franklin, WV, Carol Thompson of Brandywine, WV; 7 grandchildren, Megan, Stephanie, Destani, Hailey, Abigayle, Braylynn, and Brentlee; and Dale Borror who was like his son, Dale's wife Bobbie and children Christina and Logan

His son, Doug Simmons preceded him in death.

The body was cremated.  The family will receive friends from 4 – 6 PM Thursday at Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.  Masks are highly encouraged if not vaccinated.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the family to help offset expenses to 2587 Huff Trail, Broadway, VA  22815.