PIQUA — Ricky G. Simmons, age 62, of Piqua, OH passed away at 10:13 PM on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. Ricky was born in Piqua, OH on May 31, 1958 to the late Marvin L. Sr. and Alice C. (Johnson) Simmons.

Ricky is survived by one son: James Meyers, Greenville, OH; his best friend: Brinda Simmons; four brothers: Marvin Simmons, Jr., Piqua; Michael Simmons, Piqua; Steven Simmons, Santa Ana, CA; and Alvin Simmons, Ansonia, OH; three sisters: Lawanda Kaye Charlton, Englewood; Tina M. Harris, Miamisburg; and Allison P. Satterwhite, Vandalia; and one granddaughter: Kali Lynn Meyers. He is preceded in death by two brothers: Jeffrey Simmons and Jahue Simmons; and one sister: Aileen Simmons.

Ricky graduated from Russia High School in 1976 and was a roofer for 20 years. He was a member of Greater Love Missionary Baptist Church in Piqua. Ricky enjoyed fishing, playing pool, and he was an avid Cleveland Browns fan.

The family will receive friends 5-7 PM on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45420. Condolences can be expressed to the family at www.melcher-sowers.com.