James Edwin "Jimmy" Simons

Mr. James Edwin "Jimmy" Simons, 43, of Jefferson, husband of 17 years to Jessica Payton Simons, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 7, from 6:00-8:00p.m. at Bernstein Funeral Home, 3195 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30606.

A celebration of Jimmy's life will be held on Wednesday, October 8, at 12noon at Faith Baptist Church, 2081 US – 129 BUS, Jefferson, GA 30549. Graveside service and interment will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park, 1642 Washington Hwy, Elberton, GA 30635.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jimmy's memory to the Buddy Christian Foundation, P.O. Box 903, Colbert, GA 30628 or to the Payton and Presleigh Simons Fund to assist Jimmy's girls at any Synovus Bank Branch.

A complete obituary will be forthcoming.

Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at berryfh.com.

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mr. James Edwin "Jimmy" Simons.