Skip to content. November 15, 1970 - October 31, 2022. Matthew Simmons Obituary We are sad to announce that on February 19, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Matthew Simmons of Oxford, Mississippi. "Some members of Matthew's family hosted a preliminary memorial Sunday, Sept 13 at the San Francisco Wave Organ in the Marina, with dozens of Simmons' friends attending.An online memorial, hosted by Peaches Christ, Heklina and Oasis, will take place Saturday, Sept. 26, 5pm PST on Oasis' Twitch channel at http://www.twitch.tv/sfoasisFacebook invite pageDonation's in his honor can be made to The Shanti Project. He was the second youngest of 11 siblings & spent his childhood on the family acreage outside of Dresden in a house his father built. To leave a condolence message, add photos, or add videos, please login with your name and email. Afterwards, he grabs his keyboard underarm, hops off stage, parts the sea of people, exits out the front door and jumps into a cab in one breath. They are gorgeous like his heart. Matthew was handy and could fix most anything. He was so proud of his recent series of drawings about his hand surgery he was about to undergo. Boyd, and Lisa (Otis) Johnson, and a host of aunts anduncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. While over seas he was achaplainassistant to Chaplain Greg Mc Vey who Matt became good friends and battle buddies with. She was born Dec. 3, 1926, in Newport to Raymond and Eva Himes. Quite simply, there will never be another like her. Mr. Matthew J. Simmons passed on May 14, 2021. i love you and miss you. She was so excited to laugh with you. Born in Queens, New York City, his family later moved several times; to Iowa, St. Paul, MN, Charlotteseville, NC, then Weisenberg, Germany, Charleywood, England, to Oakville, Ontario, then Prior Lake, MN. He enlisted in the army in 1942 and served during WWII. After one of his sessions, he told me, 'I just fucked AIDS.'" Irvine, CA 92604 | FD 1818, OConnor Mortuary "Matthew Simmons was a somatic genius," wrote Kramer in an email. (100 years old). your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Without a tooth in his mouth, he was giving his mom directions from his car seat shortly after his first birthday. Born: 7 April, 1943, in Utah, United States. Cherished mother of Chris, John and David. Terms of Use / Privacy Policy. With his frosted tips, hard-earned gold chain and emerald green Saturn (from his tireless work as a Sandwich Artist at Subway), Matty blasted Master P, Cash Money Millionaires, and deep cuts from emerging techno DJs. in memory of Matthew Simmons, please visit our floral store. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Matthew Roy Simmons (April 7, 1943[4] August 8, 2010) was founder and chairman emeritus of Simmons & Company International, and was a prominent figure in the field of peak oil. South Carolina, U.S., Death Records, 1821-1971. His kids were his world. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Simmons also costarred in ThrillPeddlers' Club Inferno, Peter Fogel's rock musical loosely based on Dante's Inferno. Enter 2023 L Hodges Funeral Service. So that's what they're actually trying to get out. Simmons died on Feb. 7, 2008, after he was shot. David Ard. I was in traffic the other day and saw a decal with his Memorial on the back windshield of a vehicle driving in Lake Forest. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book. Greg was born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 16, 1965 to Robert and Geraldine Simmons, while his father was serving in the Air Force. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to, Living Legacy of Maryland, 1730 Twin Springs Road, Suite 200, Halethrope, MD 21227. She was employed in Newport as chief . Visitation will be on Sunday, January 5th from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. with the family present from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. Matthew developed an extraordinary capacity for being with people ecstatically as they returned to spirit, a very valuable skill in the midst of the AIDS epidemic. Mr. Matthew J. Simmons passed on May 14, 2021. As is the case with Matty, one degree was not enough to quench his thirst for knowledge. He had 15 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Born in Queens, New York City, his family later moved several times; to Iowa, St. Paul, MN, Charlotteseville, NC, then Weisenberg, Germany, Charleywood, England, to Oakville, Ontario, then Prior Lake, MN. Please sign the GUESTBOOK in place of sending flowers. at Oasis in 2017. You may also light a candle in honor of Matthew Simmons or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service. Matty is survived by his mother, Barbara, his father, Mark, his brothers, Tommy and his wife Brooke, Petey and his wife Sera, their son, who will carry Mattys monogram, Mason James, and all his friends who love him. Although his death was a tragic accident, Matty squeezed all he could out of life. Matthew went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2008 in Savannah, Georgia at the age of 28. ""Matthew felt very deeply," said longtime friend Stephen LeBlanc. His true measure of courage, determination, loyalty, devotion, and love came as a dad. Matthew will be missed by so many people. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book. He served in the 969th Field Artillery Battalion from 1942-1945. Simmons also portrayed Glen or Glenda the Witch in a trailer for Framelines 39th annual LGBTQ film festival and in Peaches drag parody, The Wizard of Odd. Grief Support. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. August 8, 2010 She never let a conversation go by without at least one or two laughs. I hope we get to exhibit those images. "Matthew touched so many lives, and his love and dedication to his clients were remarkable," Shanti representatives wrote in a Facebook. "She was always such a great supporting musician and had the chops to conquer any musical genre. Funeral arrangement under the care ofL Hodges Funeral Service, L. Hodges Funeral Service 38 MS-334, Oxford, MS 38655, Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church Oxford, MS 38655. It probably will take mud. Matthew Simmons, known to many as his drag persona Peggy L'Eggs, died peacefully and unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8 at his Oakland apartment. So it's not sure that luckily they placed the top kill correctly. Online condolences can be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to a charity of your choice in Matts name. Matthew was born on July 24, 1981 to Richard Simmons Jr. and Rexann Simmons of Gridley, California. He served as an energy adviser to U.S. President George W. Bush[5] and was a member of the National Petroleum Council and the Council on Foreign Relations. Notify me by email when the comment gets approved. But of course his favorite role was playing the French maid of Gertrude Stein and Alice Toklas. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. JONESBORO Judge Matthew O. Simmons will retire Dec. 31 after 24 years on the bench in Clayton County Superior Court. Matthew Simmons, energy investment banker. thank you for serving our country and for your hard work. Grief Support. Simmons appeared with Matthew Martin in a two-woman show titled Boys 2 Broadz that ran at Theatre Rhinoceros from October 1999 to January 2000.He performed in many Bay Area theatre works in the 1990s, and later in Seth Eisen's Homo File at CounterPulse in 2012 and 2014, playing multiple roles of photographer George Platt Lynes, leather daddy Chuck Renslow, a French maid, and the show's music conductor/sailor.But it was his drag performances that most recall. He went on to perform in 33 Viva shows over the next six years, including performing a pas de deux as a one-legged ballerina, a Southern beauty pageant contestant, Miss Narcolepsy and several dozen other characters. [10], Simmons was the founder of the Ocean Energy Institute in Maine. He was a longtime resident of Gridley, and a graduate of the class of 2000. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 - the billys | All rights reserved. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 Copyright 2021 WBTV. I was a diehard fan of PEPPERSPRAY, and saw as many of his shows as I could because there was no one quite like him- that mix of trashy smart ass styled elegance to grotesque camp. Matthew grew up in Mission Viejo, California with his parents and . She truly was the sweetest, and kindest witch in all of Oz. He was so proud of the music score he set up the photo of it on his piano. Share Obituary. Coffey Funeral Home Melinda Faye Simmons, age 58, of New Tazewell was born September 24, 1964, and passed away on February 2, 2023. To support local, independent, LGBTQ journalism, consider becoming a BAR member. However, by 2016, Saudi production had increased by more than one million barrels per day.[13]. In the late '70s, in high school, he joined Up With People and toured with the singing group. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. He is survived by his grandchildren: Kimberly Lee of Florissant, MO; Michael Simmons, Shawn (Erica) Avent, Keesha Austin, and Christopher Simmons, Mark Simmons all of Oxford, MS; LaRhonda Simmons and Latebony Simmons of Memphis, TN; Kyla (Demetrius) Armstrong of Water Valley, MS; Matesia Simmons, Martin Simmons of Oxford, MS, and Mathan Simmons of San Antonio, TX. http://www.shanti.org/matthew-simmons. He didnt care where, when, with whom, or whether or not you thought he could, Matt just broke it down. I searched the internet and learned a bit about him. Epic. He earned a finance degree from Georgetown University and was very proud to be a Hoya. "Peggy was a giver and was good and everything she did," wrote Fogel. Matt loved spending time with his familyand fixing cars. Matthew/Peggy was good at everything and made things shine. He could still wear his Up With People blue polyester flared-leg jumpsuit through all his days, said close friend John Harry Cayenne Bonck. It was like a life review. ; his niece Clara Pickette of Milwaukee, WI. Matthew always kept everything very organized. And all of the incredibly fierce Peaches Christ events were spot on. Simmons is survived by his brothers Stanley Cary Simmons, Chris Ian Simmons, nine beloved nieces and nephews, one great-niece, and sister-in-law Melissa VanGrundy-Simmons. And if she wasn't in the show, you better believe she'd bust backstage, whether you invited her or not, to drop off packages of Lindor truffles for the cast to share. He entered and placed in his first drag show, a Diana Ross contest, and developed his wet dead fish and seaweed performance of the Titanic theme, "My Heart Will Go On," which was repeated at many events in San Francisco over the years. I will miss you brother/sister but youll always be in me. When my brother passed away the following year he reached out to me and took me under his wing and gifted me a few first, queer initiatory experiences. As I was moving on from Body Electric in 1992, Matthew had taken on the role of sacred intimate, making himself available to pleasure men who were dying. Thats what made him a hero in our eyes. Matthew Simmons Death - Obituary - Funeral - Passed Away : Deaddeath learnt on May 17, 2021, that Matthew Simmons was pronounced dead, leaving friends and family in total devasta deaddeath.com Matthew Simmons Obituary - Death | Matthew Simmons Has Died - Passed Away At first Matthew Simmons was seen as a victim, then reviled as a racist. With a benevolent hand, he reigned over the Boys Academy playground in Albany, New York, until moving to Boca Raton. Matthew met and married his wife Michelle Simmons of seven years in 2001 and than started a beautiful family. We camped it up and ate fried chicken and laughed our asses off remembering all of the years and stories and doing campy poses next to the roses. He was preceded in death by his wife Rossie Fondren, two infant daughters and Shirley Simmons Fox of Oxford, MS; his grandson, Robert Lamont Jones, of St. Louis, MO; and great-granddaughter, Aurelia Simmons of Oxford, MS. Read more about the life story of Matthew and share your memory. Brother Matthew accepted Christ as his Personal Savior and joined Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Add a Memory. Making a difference Since 2010, Simmons worked as a Care Navigator with The Shanti Project. Matthew was blessed with a wonderful family. Sign the Guest Book. "Peggy brought the perfect balance of bravado and vulnerability to the role and her rubber face provided much of the laughs and audience insight the the lead required. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. As I was moving on from Body Electric in 1992, Matthew had taken on the role of sacred intimate, making himself available to pleasure men who were dying. It would almost have to be that big to flow that wide. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Find an Obituary. All Rights Reserved. Susan Marie Simmons, 64, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. That was Peggy. "Simmons was also active in the Billys and Radical Faerie communities. Afterwards he grabs his keyboard underarm, hops off stage, parts the sea of people, exits out the front door and jumps into a cab in one breath. Mr. Matthew Matt Edward Simmons Sr. of Charlotte,North Carolina was born on October 23, 1966, in Winnsboro,SC. Edit Search New Search Filters (1) To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, Death Info and Locationeven a guess will help. Advanced Search. Notice ID: GN0227/2023. The target. At a ceremony honoring the judge Thursday, Simmons thanked the many. Mr. Matthews, as he was affectionately called by many, loved interacting and talking with people. "Peggy was a highly-creative force in Pepperspray, dreaming up such ingenious mash-ups such as 'Push It' by Garbage paired with 'Push It' by Salt and Peppa (always a crowd-pleaser) as well as ingenious renditions of Talking Head's 'Psycho Killer' and Sex Pistol's 'Pretty Vacant. I hope we get to exhibit those images. He was 60. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. MATTHEW WADE SIMMONS, 47, of Pierson, Iowa, originally from Quimby, Iowa, passed away Tuesday evening, December 31, 2019 at Unity Point Health-St. Luke's in Sioux City, Iowa. Publication date: 28 February 2023. So I said, this isn't the same as this brown, gooey, orange stuff that they found in the plume seven miles (11 km) away. RATIGAN: so you're saying that the video we're all now looking at right now is not the only leak, is that what you're saying? As a member of the drag rock band Pepperspray, keyboardist and singer Simmons co-performed rousing covers of songs by diverse bands, ranging from Nirvana to Garbage and David Bowie. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Upon returning from the war, he worked in several different industries. She was so excited to laugh with you. He enjoyed the bass guitar, shooting pool, music, antique tractors, and he collected steins and hot wheel cars. Young and in love he married his beloved wife, Rossie Lee Fondren on August 25, 1943. Pastor Howard Avery will officiate. She brought it all to every moment. Click a candle below to add a candle to your message. I loved Peggy LEggs but I cast him in several male roles because few knew that Matthew was a renown Body Electric teacher who had toured for years teaching queer folks how to love and appreciate our bodies. Wed go to faerie and Billy gatherings over the years and danced in (the fake but oh so REAL) Generate Dance Company with Ed Wolf, Matthew Shyka and many others. They then moved back to South Bend, Indiana where Greg grew up. Through an investigation, Shamika Rashawn Simmons was identified as a suspect in the homicide case of 54-year-old Matthew Simmons, the identified victim in the case, detectives said. He loved the Lord and being in the Lords House. Obituaries Subscribe To Updates 02/11/2023 Rosalie M Lane Funerals by T. S. Warden 02/11/2023 Dorothy Lee Pullins Funerals by T. S. Warden 02/09/2023 Kyal Leon Richardson Funerals by T. S. Warden In Durham, North Carolina, Matty began to approach the party life of a college student with the same ferocity with which he pushed his cognitive abilities. Send Flowers. I will forever remember her showing up to rehearsals fully prepared, always with an iced coffee in tow.. Peggy's journey and character inhabitation as Dante were impossible not to love. Jesus did we laugh a lot. During the 1990s, Matthew worked with the Body Electric school and was a massage and spiritual therapist. "She was more than a muse and friend for me. He was so proud of his recent series of drawings about his hand surgery he was about to undergo. Sympathy Ideas. She was taken to the Mecklenburg County Jail. Would you like to offer Matthew Simmonss loved ones a condolence message? ""The first time I heard about Shanti was in 1984, when I was living in Minnesota, and the first cases of AIDS had just started impacting the community," said Simmons in a Shanti informational video recorded July 9, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Write your message of sympathy today. Required fields are marked *. Making a differenceSince 2010, Simmons worked as a Care Navigator with The Shanti Project. "I will forever remember her showing up to rehearsals fully prepared, always with an iced coffee in tow. Simmons appeared with Matthew Martin in a two-woman show titled Boys 2 Broadz that ran at Theatre Rhinoceros from October 1999 to January 2000. Matt Simmons was a. He was perfect. Im grieving the loss of my friend-tor (friend and mentor) Peggy LEggs/Matthew Simmons who Ive known since I moved to SF in 1994. Of Simmons performances, artist/director Seth Eisen wrote, He hit every mark and brought down the house always going further than all the way. View most recent obituaries published on the Web by funeral homes for province of Alberta. But then they shouldn't delude themselves that they've stopped the spill; they should now go and say, 'Let's figure out what the plume was all about,' because if THAT'S the hole, and the casing blew out, we have an enormous problem. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Simmons bases his case on hundreds of internal documents from Saudi Aramco, professional journals and other authoritative sources. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Basil & June Camarigg, paternal grandmother Shirley Simmons, and a sister Brooke (Simmons) Goodwin. So the stuff coming out it looks like a lot, but I actually saw a white fish go through it and come out white. Messages run for up to one year and you Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. November 15, 1970 - At Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church he served on various boards and as a deacon for over 50 years. He gained employment with the University of Mississippi at the Continuing Education Building in various capacities. As a member of the drag rock band Pepperspray, keyboardist and singer Simmons co-performed rousing covers of songs by diverse bands, ranging from Nirvana to Garbage and David Bowie.Drag parodies were also part of his extensive career, including costarring in comic adaptations of Absolutely Fabulous, Harry Poofter, and The Facts of Life, which were produced at SF Oasis. Some members of Matthews family hosted a preliminary memorial Sunday, Sept 13 at the San Francisco Wave Organ in the Marina, with dozens of Simmons friends attending. Obituary Matthew Simmons (100), was born in Marshall County, MS on July 18, 1922 to the late Oscar Simmons and Lucy Sweeney. But anyone who ever came in contact with this rambunctious creature has fun memories they will treasure forever. Simmons, who lived in Houston, Texas, died at his vacation home in North Haven, Maine, on August 8, 2010, at the age of 67. SIMMONS: That's a tiny leak, and what the scientists are saying watching this stain spread it's now bigger, I gather, than Maryland and Delaware, and several hundred feet thick, and it's gooey stuff that's NOT coming out of there; they think that it's flowing at 120,000 barrels a day. He created the life he wished to live by regulating his body through movement, breath, and sexual arousal. More than 450 new Canadian obituaries add each day. He was predeceased by : his father Oscar Simmons; his siblings, Walter Lee Simmons, Earnestine "Ernie" Lockhart and Gennie T. Glover; his wife Rossie Fondren; his grandson Robert Lamont Jones of St. Louis, MO; and his great grandchild Aurelia Simmons of Oxford, MS.. He leaves many to cherish his precious memory. Share Your Memories and Sympathies and Join the Bereaved! After a valiant battle with metastatic cancer, he died on February 27, 2023. He entered "eternal rest" the morning of February 19, 2023. Laguna Hills, CA 92653 | FD 1293, OConnor Mortuary Hope this helps sharing this with those who may still grieve. Share Obituary. It was down there where Mattys interest with fashion and the music scene flourished. And I still believe that what happened is that the riser blew off the wellhead, and it's hooked onto the rig; so you've got a mile of oil inside that that's pretty light concentrate. View Matthew Simmons's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more. A RESPONSE TO THE BOOK, TWILIGHT IN THE DESERT", ASPO USA Peak Oil conference at Boston University, 27 October 2006, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Matthew_Simmons&oldid=1105866703, Articles with dead external links from May 2012, CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. For his bravery while injured in the war he was the recipient of the militarys Purple Heart. Simmons originally from the Elk Garden and Keyser, West Virginia, area was previously the chief infection control officer at City Hospital of WVU Medicine in . Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 6. He began he performance career in San Francisco at the 848 Divisadero Performance Space, with his piece Midwife to the Dying, which contextualized his erotic energy work with men dying from AIDS for a larger audience. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Place a Notice. He belonged to the Farmall Tractor Club. Copyright 2008 - 23 BOOTHBY FUNERAL HOME. Longtime friend Don Shewey was another associate of the Body Electric School. His near perfect score on the SATs and flawless GPA would next send him to Duke University. In addition to performing, Peggy created band graphics and fliers, web design, costumes, wigs, provided drag lessons (to newbies) and even sewed unique satin pillows for band members. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Matthew touched so many lives, and his love and dedication to his clients were remarkable, Shanti representatives wrote in a Facebook. Read more about the life story of Matthew and share your memory. We met when he was co-curator of a performance I worked on called Stories of Sex and Death at 848 Community Space (later CounterPulse). He loved growing up going camping with his family during the summer in Lake Tahoe. To leave a condolence message, add photos, or add videos, please login with your name and email. He loved it. Offer words of sympathy and comfort, share a memory or light a candle. There is no photo or video of Matthew Simmons.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. According to dancer and video producer Andrew Slade, during a performance of Peaches Christ's live drag parody before a screening of Addams Family Values, Simmons, as camp counselor Becky Granger, scolded a noisy drunk audience member at the Castro Theatre, all while staying in character.Of Simmons' performances, artist/director Seth Eisen wrote, "He hit every mark and brought down the house always going further than all the way. This memorial website was created in memory of Matthew Simmons, 20, born on August 10, 1958 and passed away on December 0, 1978. Funeral arrangement under the care ofMcComas Funeral Homes. Simmons is survived by his brothers Stanley Cary Simmons, Chris Ian Simmons, nine beloved nieces and nephews, one great-niece, and sister-in-law Melissa VanGrundy-Simmons. Matthews vivacious energy was the perfect doorway for many people to enter the realm of advanced erotic embodiment through breath work and Taoist erotic massage, he wrote. Simmons also performed in numerous shows produced by Peaches Christ, including Clueless, Femlins, Legally Black and other productions. The world is a little less compassionate and warm today, and as we remember Matthew's tremendous kindness, sense of humor, and, of course, sartorial splendor, we hold him close in our hearts. Matthew Simmons Death - Dead, Obituary, Funeral, Cause Of Death, Passed Away: On May 17th, 2021, InsideEko Media learned about the death of Matthew Simmons through social media publication made on Twitter. In August 2005, Simmons bet John Tierney and Rita Simon, the widow of Julian Simon, $2500 each that the price of oil averaged over the entire calendar year of 2010 would be at least $200 per barrel (in 2005 dollars). Call now to speak to one of our caring staff. Snap! She brought down the house every time. https://insideeko.com/matthew-simmons-obituary-death-matth/ insideeko.com