Thats what made him a hero in our eyes. They then moved back to South Bend, Indiana where Greg grew up. Peggy was a highly-creative force in Pepperspray, dreaming up such ingenious mash-ups such as Push It by Garbage paired with Push It by Salt and Peppa (always a crowd-pleaser) as well as ingenious renditions of Talking Heads Psycho Killer and Sex Pistols Pretty Vacant.'. High-finishing local . He loved the San Diego Chargers. After keeping GNC financially afloat with his weekly contributions, Matts outer strength began to match his mental acuity. While an affinity for the Backstreet Boys also entered his mixtape, his commitment to Southern rap was evident. Copyright 2008 - 23 BOOTHBY FUNERAL HOME. He loved watching a good movie and got a kick out of inviting everyone to his gun show. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. 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. He is survived by his four children: Matthew Dylan Simmons of Brookings, S.D. You just never could quite predict what she might say or do. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 6. "Matthew touched so many lives, and his love and dedication to his clients were remarkable," Shanti representatives wrote in a Facebook. Omaha, the 10th seed in the Summit League men's tournament, used a dominant stretch at the end of the first half to take control of a win over seventh-seeded UMKC Simmons also had a wide-ranging talent in visual arts, including costuming, needlepoint, knitting, crocheting and drawing. I hope we get to exhibit those images. Without a tooth in his mouth, he was giving his mom directions from his car seat shortly after his first birthday. "Peggy was also cast as Dr. Karen/Oopsie in the remount of Fogel and Kittell's Cyberotica! His near perfect score on the SATs and flawless GPA would next send him to Duke University. He gave of his gifts to everyone who encountered him, but at times carried the burden of his empathy. "I will forever remember her showing up to rehearsals fully prepared, always with an iced coffee in tow. David Ard. They are gorgeous like his heart. Sign the Guest Book. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 Copyright 2021 WBTV. So the stuff coming out it looks like a lot, but I actually saw a white fish go through it and come out white. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. BORN February 16, 1981 DIED May 14, 2021 AGE 40 LOCATION Atlanta, Georgia Obituary Although his death was a tragic accident, Matty squeezed all he could out of life. With his frosted tips, hard-earned gold chain and emerald green Saturn (from his tireless work as a Sandwich Artist at Subway), Matty blasted Master P, Cash Money Millionaires, and deep cuts from emerging techno DJs. And was that room decorated! [10], Simmons was the founder of the Ocean Energy Institute in Maine. He was the truest shaman Ive known. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book. 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. And if she wasn't in the show, you better believe she'd bust backstage, whether you invited her or not, to drop off packages of Lindor truffles for the cast to share. Just as he did throughout his life, he helped without even being asked. In the late 70s, in high school, he joined Up With People and toured with the singing group. His pedigree, experience and outlook demand that his predictions be thoughtfully considered. Become a member now and support our independent LGBTQ journalism, Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved by Bay Area Reporter She truly was the sweetest, and kindest witch in all of Oz.. Matthew Simmons, known to many as his drag persona Peggy L'Eggs, died peacefully and unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8 at his Oakland apartment. I love the hundred of posts with all the amazing people whose lives were touched by Peggy. He led workshops throughout the world with Joseph Kramer's Body Electric gay men's erotic health and spirituality practice. 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. While he fundamentally contradicts the Aramco company line, al-Husseini is no doomsday theorist. She designed countless programs and booklets for me over the years and was always there to save the day or crash a party and be center of attention. It was down there where Mattys interest with fashion and the music scene flourished. All Rights Reserved. Simmons was motivated by the 1973 energy crisis to create an investment banking firm catering to oil companies. And he loved to dance. As is the case with Matty, one degree was not enough to quench his thirst for knowledge. But then they shouldn't delude themselves that they've stopped the spill; they should now go and say, 'Let's figure out what the plume was all about,' because if THAT'S the hole, and the casing blew out, we have an enormous problem. 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. "Simmons was also active in the Billys and Radical Faerie communities. Matthew always kept everything very organized. Its what made her so fun to watch & so nerve-wracking as a scene partner! I will miss you brother/sister but youll always be in me. He was a longtime resident of Gridley, and a graduate of the class of 2000. Simmons was located and arrested Monday without incident. He married Rebecca Morrison of Gridley. Boyd, and Lisa (Otis) Johnson, and a host of aunts anduncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. ", "UM fund to honor late ocean energy visionary", "Sale of the century? Susan Marie Simmons, 64, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. Matthew went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2008 in Savannah, Georgia at the age of 28. Notify me by email when the comment gets approved. 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. Simmons died on Feb. 7, 2008, after he was shot. A possible IPO of Saudi Aramco could mark the end of the post-war oil order", "Matt Simmons Warned Us Against BP Oil Spill In Gulf Of Mexico Now He Is Dead", Matt Simmons, Dr. Doom of the Gulf Coast spill, BP: Simmons Still Sees Bankruptcy; Massive Hole at the Well Bore? We were fellow redheaded sisters. Messages run for up to one year and you When the lights went up and the crowd started reacting, the best-laid plans from rehearsal went out the window. They are gorgeous like his heart. 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 . He was born in Greer and was a son of Ricky Simmons (Connie) and Sandra Coker Simmons (Josh). 25301 Alicia Pkwy Matthew Simmons. Siblings who preceded him in death are: Walter Lee Simmons, Earnestine "Ernie" Lockhart, and Gennie T. Glover. David Ard. "She was always such a great supporting musician and had the chops to conquer any musical genre. "He was the truest shaman I've known. As his professional presence grew, so did his social life. Funeral arrangement under the care ofL Hodges Funeral Service, L. Hodges Funeral Service 38 MS-334, Oxford, MS 38655, Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church Oxford, MS 38655. To leave a condolence message, add photos, or add videos, please login with your name and email. He led workshops throughout the world with Joseph Kramers Body Electric gay mens erotic health and spirituality practice. They also had three reunion shows in 2010 and in 2015 with a farewell show in 2016 at DNA Lounge / Bootie. His Nana Roz saw his indefatigable work ethic as he scrubbed her kitchen floors, a toddler with sweat dripping off his brow. He was the son of the late George and Hazeline Simmons. Send Flowers. Your email will not be used for any other purpose. Matthew went above and beyond in honoring the lives of his clients, and we will do the same for him. But now they have to see if it will take mud. Passed peacefully on November 7th, 2020. He was predeceased by : his mother Carolyn M. Work (Eby); his brother Shawn Simmons; and his step-sister Jennifer Donnelly. [8], Simmons was the author of the book Twilight in the Desert, published in 2005. He had 15 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. (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. your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Although his death was a tragic accident, Matty squeezed all he could out of life. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to, Living Legacy of Maryland, 1730 Twin Springs Road, Suite 200, Halethrope, MD 21227. Matt loved being with his kids and would do anything for them. He remained in their employment until his retirement. I believe her slaying of Nirvana's 'Smell Like Teen Spirit' at the Gay Pride main stage in 2003 cinched the deal for Bill Graham Presents offering Pepperspray the opening slot for Cher two months later. At the Castro Theater, he accompanied Rufus Wainwright on piano in 'Somewhere over the Rainbow' which was magical and seizure-inducing. He was exceptional on the piano. "Peggy was a giver and was good and everything she did," wrote Fogel. 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. MATTHEW WADE SIMMONS, 47, of Pierson, Iowa, originally from Quimby, Iowa, passed away Tuesday evening, December 31, 2019 at Unity Point Health-St. Luke's in Sioux City, Iowa. Born in 1939. Visitation. Through an investigation, Shamika Rashawn Simmons was identified as a suspect in the homicide case of 54-year-old Matthew Simmons, the identified victim in the case, detectives said. 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? If you know of an upcoming event for Matthew Simmons, please add one. 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. Terms of Use / Privacy Policy. He was predeceased by : his father Oscar Simmons; his siblings, Walter Lee Simmons, Earnestine "Ernie" Lockhart and Gennie T. Glover; his wife Rossie Fondren; his grandson Robert Lamont Jones of St. Louis, MO; and his great grandchild Aurelia Simmons of Oxford, MS.. Find an Obituary. Matthew Simmons, energy investment banker. justin simmons obituary 2021. ; 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. Search for a story, obituary or memorial; Advanced Search. This union lasted until Rossies death. 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. They were his team. He was born December 7, 1975. 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. Write your message of sympathy today. He didnt care where, when, with whom, or whether or not you thought he could, Matt just broke it down. Share Obituary. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Matthew Simmons Death - Obituary - Funeral - Passed Away : Deaddeath learnt on May 17, 2021, that Matthew Simmons was pronounced dead, leaving friends and family in total devasta deaddeath.com Matthew Simmons Obituary - Death | Matthew Simmons Has Died - Passed Away February 27, 2023 new bill passed in nj for inmates 2022 No Comments . In that show he played opposite Brian LivingStrong in the darkest S/M scene I ever staged. Brian grew up in West Hartford, Connecticut, the youngest of four children. CUMBERLAND Matthew Simmons described taking his new job as a way of coming home. It was like a life review. 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. Simmons is survived by his brothers Stanley Cary Simmons, Chris Ian Simmons, nine beloved nieces and nephews, one great-niece, and sister-in-law Melissa VanGrundy-Simmons. She truly was the sweetest, and kindest witch in all of Oz. Jean E. Himes. 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. 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. Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level. http://www.shanti.org/matthew-simmons. He loved to travel and see new places and learn about new things. Simmons also portrayed Glen or Glenda the Witch in a trailer for Framelines 39th annual LGBTQ film festival and in Peaches drag parody, The Wizard of Odd. For me, one of the highlights of the March on Washington in March, 1993 was a fabulous event: The Prom That You Really Wanted. All Death, Burial, Cemetery & Obituaries results for Matthew Simmons. He could always be found with a smile on his face and a laugh in his heart. Making a differenceSince 2010, Simmons worked as a Care Navigator with The Shanti Project. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. She was immediate-chosen-family. Grief Support. ""I've 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. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book. Notice ID: GN0227/2023. The target. Peggy was also cast as Dr. Karen/Oopsie in the remount of Fogel and Kittells Cyberotica! His kids were his world. Dearly loved wife to Bruce for 59 years. [14] Simmons would have lost this bet by a very wide margin: 2010 average oil prices did not even reach $100. Your email address will not be published. <3. A program bio lists his Bjrk drag number at the legendary Trannyshack (at The Stud) in 1998 as his first San Francisco performance.Viva Variety producer Steve Murray says that Simmons was part of the inspiration for Viva Variety and appeared in its first production as Peggy L'Eggs in San Francisco on April 19, 1999. Matt Simmons was a. in memory of Matthew Simmons, please visit our floral store. There are no events at this time. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. 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 earned a finance degree from Georgetown University and was very proud to be a Hoya. 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 was known for his kindness, sincerity, and smile that lit up his entire face. "She brought it all to every moment. Jesus did we laugh a lot. ; Audrey Simmons of Sioux Falls, S.D. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Basil & June Camarigg, paternal grandmother Shirley Simmons, and a sister Brooke (Simmons) Goodwin. On leave from the military, he found the love of his life. More than 450 new Canadian obituaries add each day. Enter your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Simmons is survived by his brothers Stanley Cary Simmons, Chris Ian Simmons, nine beloved nieces and nephews, one great-niece, and sister-in-law Melissa VanGrundy-Simmons. One person can make a difference, however that person shows up., Matthew felt very deeply, said longtime friend Stephen LeBlanc. I was a diehard fan of PEPPERSPRAY, and saw as many of his shows as I could because there was no one quite like him- that mix of trashy smart ass styled elegance to grotesque camp. 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. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. He was 60. He considers himself optimistic about the future of energy, but pragmatic with regards to what resources are available and what level of production is possible. I searched the internet and learned a bit about him. At first Matthew Simmons was seen as a victim, then reviled as a racist. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. A week before he passed we went on an amazing walk in the Morcom rose garden in Oakland. Arrangement Center San Juan Capistrano He departed this life on Saturday, August 21, 2021. His true measure of courage, determination, loyalty, devotion, and love came as a dad. February 19, 2023 Obituary Matthew Simmons (100), was born in Marshall County, MS on July 18, 1922 to the late Oscar Simmons and Lucy Sweeney. ""Matthew felt very deeply," said longtime friend Stephen LeBlanc. He then attended Western Iowa Tech receiving an Auto Technician Degree. (100 years old). SIMMONS, Erina Mary (nee Knight). Your email address will not be published. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 - the billys | All rights reserved. Hope this helps sharing this with those who may still grieve. can stop at any time. Matt attended the public schools of Fairfield County, then later continued his education in Charlotte, NC. Matthew Simmons. 2023 Palmetto Funeral Service. I never knew Matthew Simmons. Send Flowers. Epic. She was so excited to laugh with you. Share Obituary. One person can make a difference, however that person shows up. She had to have the last word. And before, during, and after every single show, with every single person, she was kind, generous and welcoming. 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. All Rights Reserved.Funeral Home Website by Batesville | Funeral Planning and Grief Resources. at Oasis in 2017. This is tough. He hit every mark and brought down the house always going further than all the way. He performed in many Bay Area theatre works in the 1990s, and later in Seth Eisens 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 shows music conductor/sailor. Matty litigated in a way that earned him the nickname, The Cobra. He accrued a tenacious reputation in the legal world as a lawyer to be reckoned with, and he protected the friends and family he loved in the same way. 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. 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. She would finish your sentences before you could. They are gorgeous like his heart. 2023 L Hodges Funeral Service. Obituary. What Ive noticed in my journey with Shanti and everything that has led up to this moment in my life, is how to show up for people without judging, without fixing, without changing, without needing them to be anything other than who they are. He was so proud of his recent series of drawings about his hand surgery he was about to undergo. (All in photos here by Kwai Lam and Gary Ivanek. And he loved to dance. (See many more Peggy L'Eggs videos on YouTube. He was the second youngest of 11 siblings & spent his childhood on the family acreage outside of Dresden in a house his father built. 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. Matthew returned to Fort Stewart February 2008. [His death is] one more breathtaking loss in this devastating time. At the Castro Theater he accompanied Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright on piano in Somewhere over the Rainbow at the Castro which was magical and seizure inducing intoxication. Advertisement Hide Ad Died: 8 August, 2010 in Maine, United States, aged 67. Simmons, who lived in Houston, Texas, died at his vacation home in North Haven, Maine, on August 8, 2010, at the age of 67. 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. Peggy was a giver and was good and everything she did, wrote Fogel. 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. [6][7] The death was ruled "accidental drowning with heart disease a contributing factor". Matthew wasextremelyproud to serve his country. He gave numerous presentations on peak oil and water shortages. 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 He departed this life on Saturday, August 21, 2021. She never let a conversation go by without at least one or two laughs. Simmons also portrayed 'Glen or Glenda the Witch' in a trailer for Frameline's 39th annual LGBTQ film festival and in Peaches' drag parody, The Wizard of Odd.As Peggy L'Eggs, Simmons was known for his spontaneity as well. Matthew had worked as an auto technician throughout his life at various auto shops and most recently working as a farm laborer. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. SIMMONS, MATTHEW N., of Hoover, went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2007. Everyone should see how this angel could take any affliction or hardship and turn it into a life giving gift. But of course his favorite role was playing the French maid of Gertrude Stein and Alice Toklas. He entered eternal rest the morning of February 19, 2023. He loved his son and everybody knewthat was my boy. Obituary Matthew Simmons (100), was born in Marshall County, MS on July 18, 1922 to the late Oscar Simmons and Lucy Sweeney. 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. Messages run for up to one year and you "Peggy was a highly-creative force in Pepperspray, dreaming up such ingenious mash-ups such as 'Push It' by Garbage paired with 'Push It' by Salt and Peppa (always a crowd-pleaser) as well as ingenious renditions of Talking Head's 'Psycho Killer' and Sex Pistol's 'Pretty Vacant. Although his death was a tragic accident, Matty squeezed all he could out of life.

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