Gerald Wayne Simmons, 51, of Poplarville, Miss., passed away Friday, May 17, 2013 at his residence.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Elder Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, 285 Havard Road, Lumberton, MS 39455 with Pastor Seth Bond officiating.

The family will receive friends and have visitation one hour prior to the services, Thursday at the church.

Online condolences may be given at www.whitefuneralhomepoplarville.com.

White Funeral Home, Poplarville (601) 795-4982.