William Addison

Simmons

William Addison Simmons, 92, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026. Born January 6, 1934, he was the son of the late Mitchell Charlie Simmons, Jr. and Mary Washington Simmons. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wives, Maxine Simmons and Elizabeth Boyd Simmons, and daughter, Joyce Ann Chesson.

William proudly spent his career as a farmer.

He is survived by his sister, Frances Simmons Scarbrough (Lee), daughters, Carrie Chesson Coleman (Mark), Vanessa C. Scott, Cathy C. Jones (Lawrence), son, James Boyd Chesson, grandchildren, Robert Kyle Bain (Ava Ighanan), Jamie Boyd Bain, Kembrough Dawn Chesson, Lee Addison Bain, Lawrence E. Jones, III, David C. Jones (Jackie), Jennifer M. West (Justin), Jessica K. Scott (Mike), great-grandchildren, Isabelle Rhiann Bain, Grayson Pond Bain, Estella Swan Holm, Layne Jones, Code Jones, Gunny Charvax, Maggie West, nephews, Lonnie Daniel Scott, Jr. (Ruth), Brandon Carter Scott, great-nieces, Madison Scott Elliott (Lee), Annabelle Elizabeth Scott, great-great-nieces and nephews, Bentley Michael Scott, Kohen Wray Scott, Oaklynn Anne Elliott, and Wrenlee Novella Elliott.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 11, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in Reidville Baptist Church Cemetery, 20158 Courthouse Road, Stony Creek, Virginia 23882. Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.