James Clifford Simmons, 85, of Whitesboro, Texas, passed away on October 31, 2026. He was born on May 23, 1941, in Whitesboro to Clifford and Louise (Hord) Simmons.

James was a member of Dixie Baptist Church in Whitesboro and the Whitesboro Masonic Lodge. On May 23, 2015, he married Natalie Wardlow in Whitesboro. He enjoyed dancing, camping, working on projects around the house, and driving his beloved 1923 Ford Roadster in the annual Whitesboro Peanut Festival.

James is survived by his wife, Natalie Simmons of Whitesboro; son, Mickey Simmons and wife, Kelly, of Port Charlotte, Florida; daughter, Misti Lehman and husband, Jeremy, of Waco; and grandchildren, Michael Simmons, Issac Lehman, Grace Lehman, and Ella Lehman, sister, Pat Hunter and cousin, Everetta Holbert.

A Celebration of Life honoring James will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Dixie Baptist Church in Whitesboro.

James will be remembered for the joy he found in life’s simple pleasures and the memories he created with his family and friends.