James Lewis Simmons-McBeth

James Lewis Simmons-McBeth, 43, of Staunton, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2023 in Fishersville.
James was born on September 8, 1979 in Bronz, New York to Keith Simmons and Sandy McBeth Tuitt.
He graduated 1997 from Morris High School as an honor student. He attended St. Augusta School of Arts until 1993.
He was a member of Mt. Salem Baptist Church in Staunton.
James played the saxophone and loved music of all kinds. He was the life of the party and touched many including through his Podcast.
James was employed as a manager and drive with Fedex.
He was preceded in life by a brother, Jamier Keith Simmons, paternal grandparents, George and Pearl Simmons and maternal grandparents, Cora Mae and Walter McBeth.
He is survived by his wife, Jessica R. Darcus McBeth; his children, James McBeth, Jr.,  Savyon Johnson and Javiel McBeth; parents, Keith G. Simmons and Sandy McBeth Tuitt; sister, Sandoria Tuitt; nephews, Haniek and Jayden and other special family members, Derrick Banks and Luis Andino.
The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Charlton and Groome Funeral Home in Fishersville, and other times at 101 Foxhill Drive, Staunton, VA 24401.
A Home Going Celebration will be held 12:00pm on Monday, June 26, 2023 at Mt. Salen Baptst Church in Staunton conducted by Rev. Daniel Bond.
Pallbearers, Paul White, Darren McIntire, Luis Andino, Torrance Mack, Terrence Awkard, T. Shawn Scott, Sidney Scott and Jose A. Marrero.
Burial will follow at Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens in Staunton, VA.