Hugh Norwood Simmons

Hugh Norwood Simmons, 83, of Troutville, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Hugh was born on July 10, 1935 to the late Harry Norwood and Dorothy Obenchain Simmons. He was preceded in death by his brother, Donald Lee Simmons; brothers-in-law, Calvin Montgomery and Sherman Simmons; sister-in-law, Ruby Tolley; and niece, Janet Simmons. His is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Betty Johnson Simmons; sons, Steven Lynn Simmons, and wife, Donna; Danny Lee Simmons and wife, Julie; grandson, Jason Simmons and wife, Christina; granddaughters, Jessica Simmons and Stephanie Simmons; other grandchildren, Chelsey Craft and husband, Jared and Erik Wampler; great-grandson, Kai, Axel, Ryland, and Jayce; great-granddaughters, Jazzlyn and Ivie; sisters-in-law, Virginia Montgomery and Dot Simmons; nephews, David Simmons; Lewis Montgomery and wife, Kathy; Eddie Johnson and wife, Nancy; nieces, Tammy Coffey and husband, Jeffery and Janie Coley and husband, Bobby; along with several great-nephews and great-nieces. Hugh started his career in his earlier years in the auto body repair and trucking industry. He then went on to start his own business, Hugh's Body Shop and Truck Service, where he single handedly built his first wrecker. He then grew his family business to be one of the largest towing companies in the state of Virginia. Hugh took great pride in his fleet of wreckers being top notch and being readily available to serve his community in their time of need. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Good Samaritan for their loving care. Funeral Services will be held at 1pm Wednesday, September 12, 2018 in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Mill Creek Cemetery. Those wishing to make a contribution, please consider The American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends from 2-4pm and 6-8pm Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Botetourt Funeral Home, Buchanan.