He would not give anything to sit around camp fires with his family, go hiking, watch the stars, and swim in the lake. I was in traffic the other day and saw a decal with his Memorial on the back windshield of a vehicle driving in Lake Forest. Matthew went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2008 in Savannah, Georgia at the age of 28. Sympathy Ideas. As his professional presence grew, so did his social life. She was born Dec. 3, 1926, in Newport to Raymond and Eva Himes. SIMMONS: That's a tiny leak, and what the scientists are saying watching this stain spread it's now bigger, I gather, than Maryland and Delaware, and several hundred feet thick, and it's gooey stuff that's NOT coming out of there; they think that it's flowing at 120,000 barrels a day. He entered and placed in his first drag show, a Diana Ross contest, and developed his wet dead fish and seaweed performance of the Titanic theme, My Heart Will Go On, which was repeated at many events in San Francisco over the years. Laguna Hills, CA 92653 | FD 1293, OConnor Mortuary Without a tooth in his mouth, he was giving his mom directions from his car seat shortly after his first birthday. Sympathy Ideas. As I was moving on from Body Electric in 1992, Matthew had taken on the role of sacred intimate, making himself available to pleasure men who were dying. He led workshops throughout the world with Joseph Kramer's Body Electric gay men's erotic health and spirituality practice. A natural comedienne, Peggy brought a measured-but-manic energy to the stage for a comedic death scene as well as a playful comic spirit to her transformation as a tele-tubby baby. Matthew grew up in Mission Viejo, California with his parents and brothers and sisters Nathan, Alyssa, Bethany and Taylor. October 30, 1981 - December 20, 2013 Richmond, Texas Set a Reminder for the Anniversary of Matthew's Passing. Funeral Home website by. Born: 7 April, 1943, in Utah, United States. Epic. But anyone who ever came in contact with this rambunctious creature has fun memories they will treasure forever.. Simmons appeared with Matthew Martin in a two-woman show titled Boys 2 Broadz that ran at Theatre Rhinoceros from October 1999 to January 2000.He performed in many Bay Area theatre works in the 1990s, and later in Seth Eisen's Homo File at CounterPulse in 2012 and 2014, playing multiple roles of photographer George Platt Lynes, leather daddy Chuck Renslow, a French maid, and the show's music conductor/sailor.But it was his drag performances that most recall. But of course his favorite role was playing the French maid of Gertrude Stein and Alice Toklas. Matthew will be missed by so many people. Jean E. Himes. According to dancer and video producer Andrew Slade, during a performance of Peaches Christs live drag parody before a screening of Addams Family Values, Simmons, as camp counselor Becky Granger, scolded a noisy drunk audience member at the Castro Theatre, all while staying in character. Quite simply, there will never be another like her., Ive had the extreme pleasure of working with Peggy consistently for over twenty years and I cannot fathom a world without her, wrote Peaches Christ in an email. Matthew went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2008 in Savannah, Georgia at the age of 28. Matt loved being with his kids and would do anything for them. As a soldier, Matt was one of many heroes. Afterwards he grabs his keyboard underarm, hops off stage, parts the sea of people, exits out the front door and jumps into a cab in one breath. We are sad to announce that on February 19, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Matthew Simmons of Oxford, Mississippi. "I will forever remember her showing up to rehearsals fully prepared, always with an iced coffee in tow. He could still wear his Up With People blue polyester flared-leg jumpsuit through all his days, said close friend John Harry Cayenne Bonck. Find an Obituary. When my brother passed away the following year he reached out to me and took me under his wing and gifted me a few first, queer initiatory experiences. Epic. Find an Obituary. Everyone should see how this angel could take any affliction or hardship and turn it into a life giving gift. He also received the militarys Good Conduct Medal, Distinguished Unit Medal, and World War II Victory Medal. Click to read and leave tributes. He leaves many to cherish his precious memory. ""Matthew felt very deeply," said longtime friend Stephen LeBlanc. He was exceptional on the piano. At a ceremony honoring the judge Thursday, Simmons thanked the many. Snap! A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 25th 2023 at 12:00 PM at the Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church (Oxford, MS 38655). He did not stay between the lines of anything that mattered to him, and his desire to be of service to others was his guiding principle. A Star is BornMatthew interrupted his time in San Francisco to move to Toronto in 1998, where he first began performative drag as Peggy L'Eggs. Matthew always kept everything very organized. Share Your Memories and Sympathies and Join the Bereaved! Jeff was born on August 11, 1962 in Chatham, ON to Charles & Irene Simmons (ne Harris). [12], In his book, Simmons argues that production from Saudi Arabia and especially from Ghawarthe world's largest oil fieldwill peak in the near future, if it has not done so already. Before he became known to Bay Area drag and theatre fans as Peggy L'Eggs, in the 1980s, Simmons worked in the then-growing somatic healing movement. At Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church he served on various boards and as a deacon for over 50 years. Matthew met and married his wife Michelle Simmons of seven years in 2001 and than started a beautiful family. "Matthew Simmons was a somatic genius," wrote Kramer in an email. Matthew was known for his kindness, sincerity, and smile that lit up his entire face. He loved his son and everybody knewthat was my boy. Hewas the son of the late George and Hazeline Simmons. I hope we get to exhibit those images. She was born April 3, 1958, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, to Ruth Ann Karstaedt Weckler and Sherwood Weckler. He earned a finance degree from Georgetown University and was very proud to be a Hoya. Mr. Matthews, as he was affectionately called by many, loved interacting and talking with people. He graduated, laden with awards, from the University of Miami with a Juris Doctorate and MBA, then went off to Atlanta to make his mark. Simmons also performed in numerous shows produced by Peaches Christ, including Clueless, Femlins, Legally Black and other productions. "I was overjoyed when Russell Blackwood cast Peggy in the lead role of Dante for the Thrillpeddler's 2015 / 2016 production of my and Kelly Kittell's rock musical Club Inferno, added Fogel. Jean Elizabeth Himes, 96, of Newport passed away Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Simmons also costarred in ThrillPeddlers Club Inferno, Peter Fogels rock musical loosely based on Dantes Inferno. To send flowers (51 years old). His near perfect score on the SATs and flawless GPA would next send him to Duke University. It probably will take mud. Snap! Peggy brought the perfect balance of bravado and vulnerability to the role and her rubber face provided much of the laughs and audience insight the the lead required. He had 15 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. February 19, 2023 Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Eisen had spent time with Simmons only days ago, and wrote, "A week before he passed, we went on an amazing walk in the Morcom Rose Garden in Oakland. He then attended Western Iowa Tech receiving an Auto Technician Degree. Now, in his only interview before the anniversary of 'the incident', he tells Jamie Jackson he's ashamed - but . He grew up loving trains, match box cars, cats, challengingpuzzles, playing cards and board games. Abingdon Location | (410) 676-4600 1317 Cokesbury Road . She was employed in Newport as chief . Obituary Mr. Matthew "Matt" Edward Simmons Sr. of Charlotte, North Carolina was born on October 23, 1966, in Winnsboro, SC. She brought down the house every time. "Peggy was also cast as Dr. Karen/Oopsie in the remount of Fogel and Kittell's Cyberotica! He was an effective, embodied magician. I love you Matthew/Peggy. Afterwards, he grabs his keyboard underarm, hops off stage, parts the sea of people, exits out the front door and jumps into a cab in one breath. The first born of three brothers, the world knew Matty was special early on. Greer Jason Matthew Simmons, age 34, of 201 Hudson Water Road, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, at his home. Everyone should see how this angel could take any affliction or hardship and turn it into a life-giving gift. Edit Search New Search Filters (1) To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, Death Info and Locationeven a guess will help. Some members of Matthews family hosted a preliminary memorial Sunday, Sept 13 at the San Francisco Wave Organ in the Marina, with dozens of Simmons friends attending. February 19, 2023 ", "UM fund to honor late ocean energy visionary", "Sale of the century? (100 years old), July 18, 1922 - I never knew Matthew Simmons. He was perfect. thank you for serving our country and for your hard work. ; Anthony Simmons of Cherokee, Iowa; Clarsie Simmons of Cherokee, Iowa; his parents David and Corliss Simmons of Quimby, Iowa; his sister Ashley Marissa (Graham) Forbes and their children Jarett and Lauren of LeMars, Iowa; paternal grandfather: Phillip Simmons of Cherokee, Iowa; special friend Julie Chinn of Pierson, Iowa. Hope this helps sharing this with those who may still grieve. Brian grew up in West Hartford, Connecticut, the youngest of four children. ; his niece Clara Pickette of Milwaukee, WI. your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Mr. Matthew Matt Edward Simmons Sr. of Charlotte,North Carolina was born on October 23, 1966, in Winnsboro,SC. She truly was the sweetest, and kindest witch in all of Oz. Matthew Simmons died from a gunshot wound Saturday night on Brooksvale Street, around 11:17 p.m. Shamika Rashawn Simmons was taken into custody on Monday. RATIGAN: so you're saying that the video we're all now looking at right now is not the only leak, is that what you're saying? Matthew Simmons - Oxford, Mississippi , L Hodges Funeral Service - Memories wall BROUGHT TO YOU BY L Hodges Funeral Service Matthew Simmons Oxford, Mississippi July 18, 1922 - February 19, 2023 Share Obituary: Tribute Wall Obituary & Events Share a memory Send Flowers Share a memory of Matthew Simmons. They are gorgeous like his heart. She was immediate-chosen-family. He entered "eternal rest" the morning of February 19, 2023. The target. Obituary for Matthew Alexander Simmons | Matthew Alexander Simmons, 27, of West Columbia, SC passed away on Wednesday January 2, 2022. at Oasis in 2017. 2023 Palmetto Funeral Service. He loved growing up going camping with his family during the summer in Lake Tahoe. Warrants were then issued for her arrest. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. She was a livewire, feeding off the crowd energy, spastic and hilarious, bigger and brasher than queens half her age. He was the truest shaman Ive known. "I asked Peggy to join Pepperspray based on her keyboard skills and diverse performance background," wrote composer-musician Peter Fogel. He was 60. "Matthew developed an extraordinary capacity for being with people ecstatically as they returned to spirit, a very valuable skill in the midst of the AIDS epidemic. [8], Simmons was the author of the book Twilight in the Desert, published in 2005. "Matthew's vivacious energy was the perfect doorway for many people to enter the realm of advanced erotic embodiment through breath work and Taoist erotic massage," he wrote. Making a difference Since 2010, Simmons worked as a Care Navigator with The Shanti Project. His favorite carton was Spongebob Squarepants. A natural comedienne, Peggy brought a measured-but-manic energy to the stage for a comedic death scene as well as a playful comic spirit to her transformation as a tele-tubby baby. So I said, this isn't the same as this brown, gooey, orange stuff that they found in the plume seven miles (11 km) away. After a valiant battle with metastatic cancer, he died on February 27, 2023. He was the second youngest of 11 siblings & spent his childhood on the family acreage outside of Dresden in a house his father built. And I still believe that what happened is that the riser blew off the wellhead, and it's hooked onto the rig; so you've got a mile of oil inside that that's pretty light concentrate. An online memorial, hosted by Peaches Christ, Heklina and Oasis, will take place Saturday, Sept. 26, 5pm PST on Oasis Twitch channel at http://www.twitch.tv/sfoasis Facebook invite page, Donations in his honor can be made to The Shanti Project. His Nana Roz saw his indefatigable work ethic as he scrubbed her kitchen floors, a toddler with sweat dripping off his brow. (see photo) We camped it up and ate fried chicken and laughed our asses off remembering all of the years and stories and doing campy poses next to the roses. Viva Variety producer Steve Murray says that Simmons was part of the inspiration for Viva Variety and appeared in its first production as Peggy LEggs in San Francisco on April 19, 1999. Simmons was located and arrested Monday without incident. Simmons bases his case on hundreds of internal documents from Saudi Aramco, professional journals and other authoritative sources. She would finish your sentences before you could. She attended M.C.M. As I was moving on from Body Electric in 1992, Matthew had taken on the role of sacred intimate, making himself available to pleasure men who were dying. Oxford, MS MATTHEW SIMMONS OBITUARY Matthew Simmons's passing at the age of 100 on Sunday, February 19, 2023 has been publicly announced by L Hodges Funeral Service in Oxford, MS. November 15, 1970 - October 31, 2022. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book. He began he performance career in San Francisco at the 848 Divisadero Performance Space, with his piece "Midwife to the Dying," which contextualized his erotic energy work with men dying from AIDS for a larger audience. He is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Passed peacefully on November 7th, 2020. He was 60. When the lights went up and the crowd started reacting, the best-laid plans from rehearsal went out the window. Matthew Roy Simmons (April 7, 1943 [4] - August 8, 2010) was founder and chairman emeritus of Simmons & Company International, and was a prominent figure in the field of peak oil. Funeral arrangement under the care ofMcComas Funeral Homes. Simmons made several controversial comments and predictions regarding the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and BP's solvency, including: SIMMONS: when you look at the riser [on the live BP video], you realize that you're looking at a twenty-one-and-a-half inch circumference riser, and there looks like somewhere between a six and seven inch rip on the top. Smith, Dennis-Smith Funeral Home | Atlanta, GA. Offer words of sympathy and comfort, share a memory or light a candle. . Matthew Ryan Simmons was born on February 7, 1980 in Fullerton, California to his biological parents Hope Cornejo and Kevin Rainey butadoptedby John and Cindi Simmons. He loved the outdoors and could be found fishing, hunting, and gardening. I will miss you brother/sister but youll always be in me. He was born July 30, 1994 in Lexington, SC to Alvin. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Simmons originally from the Elk Garden and Keyser, West Virginia, area was previously the chief infection control officer at City Hospital of WVU Medicine in . All Death, Burial, Cemetery & Obituaries results for Matthew Simmons. JONESBORO Judge Matthew O. Simmons will retire Dec. 31 after 24 years on the bench in Clayton County Superior Court. Click a candle below to add a candle to your message. Thats what made him a hero in our eyes. He went on to perform in 33 Viva shows over the next six years, including performing a pas de deux as a one-legged ballerina, a Southern beauty pageant contestant, Miss Narcolepsy and several dozen other characters. She was a livewire, feeding off the crowd energy, spastic and hilarious, bigger and brasher than queens half her age. Your email address will not be published. Matthew was born on June 6, 1972 at Cherokee, Iowa to David & Corliss (Camarigg) Simmons. He was born in Greer and was a son of Ricky Simmons (Connie) and Sandra Coker Simmons (Josh). She would finish your sentences before you could. Visitation will be on Sunday, January 5th from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. with the family present from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. He could always be found with a smile on his face and a laugh in his heart. Peggy was also cast as Dr. Karen/Oopsie in the remount of Fogel and Kittells Cyberotica! He is survived by his grandchildren: Kimberly Lee of Florissant, MO; Michael Simmons, Shawn (Erica) Avent, Keesha Austin, and Christopher Simmons, Mark Simmons all of Oxford, MS; LaRhonda Simmons and Latebony Simmons of Memphis, TN; Kyla (Demetrius) Armstrong of Water Valley, MS; Matesia Simmons, Martin Simmons of Oxford, MS, and Mathan Simmons of San Antonio, TX. ; Audrey Simmons of Sioux Falls, S.D. However, by 2016, Saudi production had increased by more than one million barrels per day.[13]. She attended The Little Red Schoolhouse in New Tazewell for several years as a child. [21] An autopsy by the state medical examiner's office the next day concluded that he died from accidental drowning with heart disease as a contributing factor.[22][23]. He was preceded in death by his wife Rossie Fondren, two infant daughters and Shirley Simmons Fox of Oxford, MS; his grandson, Robert Lamont Jones, of St. Louis, MO; and great-granddaughter, Aurelia Simmons of Oxford, MS. Read more about the life story of Matthew and share your memory. Greg was born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 16, 1965 to Robert and Geraldine Simmons, while his father was serving in the Air Force. Matthew Simmons. Longtime friend Don Shewey was another associate of the Body Electric School. I thought how beautiful gesture to remember someone. MATTHEW WADE SIMMONS, 47, of Pierson, Iowa, originally from Quimby, Iowa, passed away Tuesday evening, December 31, 2019 at Unity Point Health-St. Lukes in Sioux City, Iowa. And he loved to dance. But Matthew, as DJ, host, the bon vivant, exhorted us to higher heights with the healing experience of how fabulous we all were now, regardless of where we started or where the dance was held. Snap! To leave a condolence message, add photos, or add videos, please login with your name and email. Wed go to faerie and Billy gatherings over the years and danced in (the fake but oh so REAL) Generate Dance Company with Ed Wolf, Matthew Shyka and many others. 31920 Del Obispo St, Ste 270 Matthew Simmons was a somatic genius, wrote Kramer in an email. Through these experiences he became interested in law and decided to trade one bar for another. Search by Name. [His death is] one more breathtaking loss in this devastating time. Enter Simmons was motivated by the 1973 energy crisis to create an investment banking firm catering to oil companies. Messages run for up to one year and you We camped it up and ate fried chicken and laughed our asses off remembering all of the years and stories and doing campy poses next to the roses. David Ard. "Simmons also had a wide-ranging talent in visual arts, including costuming, needlepoint, knitting, crocheting and drawing. After one of his sessions, he told me, I just fucked AIDS. Matthew Simmons Obituary We are sad to announce that on February 19, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Matthew Simmons of Oxford, Mississippi. It was like a life review. After one of his sessions, he told me, 'I just fucked AIDS.'" "Some members of Matthew's family hosted a preliminary memorial Sunday, Sept 13 at the San Francisco Wave Organ in the Marina, with dozens of Simmons' friends attending.An online memorial, hosted by Peaches Christ, Heklina and Oasis, will take place Saturday, Sept. 26, 5pm PST on Oasis' Twitch channel at http://www.twitch.tv/sfoasisFacebook invite pageDonation's in his honor can be made to The Shanti Project. She had to have the last word. "He created the life he wished to live by regulating his body through movement, breath, and sexual arousal. Simmons died on Feb. 7, 2008, after he was shot. One person can make a difference, however that person shows up., Matthew felt very deeply, said longtime friend Stephen LeBlanc. "Peggy was a giver and was good and everything she did," wrote Fogel. Simmons made contributions to the films Peak Oil Imposed by Nature, The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil (2006), The End of Suburbia, Crude Impact, and Crude Awakening: The Oil Crash, and appeared on World Energy Television World Energy Video Interview, August 2008. SIMMONS: What the research vessel found a week ago Sunday [referring to news reports of May 16, 2010] was this giant plume about six miles (10 km) away, and then this huge layer of goo on the ocean floor that's almost certain I mean, maybe it's a natural fracture I think that's where the wellhead is. San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 | FD 1916. Siblings who preceded him in death are: Walter Lee Simmons, Earnestine "Ernie" Lockhart, and Gennie T. Glover. Matthew/Peggy was good at everything and made things shine. He played photographer George Platt Lynes, tough Leather ancestor- Chuck Renslow; sexy sailor typewriter-ensemble conductor and a super stud at one of Stewards famous orgies-with a strap on penis puppet. High-finishing local . She never let a conversation go by without at least one or two laughs. For Customer Service please call: 1-888-610-8262. Susan was a member of Lutheran Women's Missionary League. Obituary For Matthew Simmons Matthew Simmons 36, Passed on Saturday, November 27, 2021, N.J. Ford & Sons Funeral Home, 12 S Parkway W, 901-948-7755 Send flowers to the service of Matthew Simmons Admin Login "He could still wear his Up With People blue polyester flared-leg jumpsuit through all his days," said close friend John Harry 'Cayenne' Bonck. He hit every mark and brought down the house always going further than all the way. Simmons also performed in numerous shows produced by Peaches Christ, including Clueless, Femlins, Legally Black and other productions. While an affinity for the Backstreet Boys also entered his mixtape, his commitment to Southern rap was evident. The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports is pleased to make the following appointments . He loved it. This is really tough. Matthew Simmons Death - Dead, Obituary, Funeral, Cause Of Death, Passed Away: On May 17th, 2021, InsideEko Media learned about the death of Matthew Simmons through social media publication made on Twitter. Irvine, CA 92604 | FD 1818, OConnor Mortuary Advertisement Hide Ad Died: 8 August, 2010 in Maine, United States, aged 67. He served as an energy adviser to U.S. President George W. Bush[5] and was a member of the National Petroleum Council and the Council on Foreign Relations. Obituary Matthew Simmons (100), was born in Marshall County, MS on July 18, 1922 to the late Oscar Simmons and Lucy Sweeney. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. July 18, 1922 - For his bravery while injured in the war he was the recipient of the militarys Purple Heart.