P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR71655

Eric Tremaine Simmons
May 21, 1978 - June 29, 2025

Eric Tremaine Simmons

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Eric Tremaine Simmons was born May 21, 1978, in Monticello, Arkansas to Jacqueline Simmons and the late James Preston Orr. He departed this life on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas surrounded by loved ones. Eric attended Greater Shady Grove Church in his early years. He attended Drew Central High School, worked at Interfor and Walmart for a length of time. Eric had a passion for the game of baseball throughout his school years. He was good at it being left-handed and all. Eric played for the Drew County Little League "Indians". On November 20, 2021, Eric and Terica were married. Now as one they became a blended family full of love.

Eric is preceded in death by his father, James Orr; stepfather, Charles White; and two grandmothers, Ollie Mae Simmons and Bess Ola Orr.

He is survived by his wife, Terica Simmons of Warren, AR; his mother, Jacqueline White of Wilmar, AR; a daughter, Erin Simmons of Warren, AR; three bonus sons, Jaikese Greenwood, Jon'Darius Hampton, and Chrishaun Strong all of Warren, AR; three sisters, Gwin Orr of Little Rock, AR, Denise Orr Moore (Michael) of Wilmar, AR, and Toni Jackson of Arlington, TX; bonus mom, Peggy Orr of Wilmar, AR; five aunts, Linda Brison of St. Louis, MO, Janice Corneal of Wilmar, AR, Wanda Jones (Darryl) of Moore, OK, Diane Johnson of Wilmar, AR, and Leretha Hamilton (Henry) of Pine Bluff, AR; two uncles, Johnny Orr (Amanda) of Wilmar, AR and Ronnie Simmons of Wilmar, AR; nephew, Trevor Corbin; Godson, Kayivon Hampton; special friends, Steve Montgomery, Patrick Jones, Demetrick Oglesby, and Takeisha Davis; as well as a host of cousins, relatives, family, and friends.

Funeral services will be Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Carroll, Eulogist.

You can sign Eric's guestbook here on his page.

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Visitation
Wake
Friday, July 11, 2025
4:00-6:00 p.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71655
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Service
Funeral Service
Saturday, July 12, 2025
2:00 p.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71657
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Interment
Wilmar (Turner Hill) Cemetery
12th St.
Wilmar, AR  71675
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Condolences(7)

  1. Latrina Ollison-Coasey
    I recall Eric going to Monticello School District and riding the bus with him. He was always nice. I haven’t seen him in years. Sorry to read about his passing. May God bless him family and loved ones during this difficult time.
  2. Rossie Davis
    My Prayers and Condolences To Terica and Family
  3. Donna Lytle
    Dear Sister Jackie, I’m thinking of you and your family in this time of deep sorrow. I’ll be praying for you to Jehovah that he wraps his arms around you and comforts you all. God bless you and care for you.
    Sincerely,
    Donna Mann Lytle
  4. Peggy Orr
    So sorry for the loss of you dear Eric. Your life was sometimes filled with disappointment and pain but God had a plan for you that could not be changed. You are now free from it all. So glad you stopped and came up on my porch the Wednesday before June Dinner. Our short talk and the plans you had for planting beautiful flowers will remain in my thoughts for I felt that you were at a place of peace in your life. God bless you family and friends may you find peace in knowing that this is not the end of the story.
  5. Denise Moore
    My Heart ached leaving you that day. Not sleeping hoping you will just talk one more time.. You are now at peace and no worries brother. Rest and know your Sister loves you.
  6. Gwinnett Orr
    I thank God for sharing you with me for 47 years baby brother. You will be missed dearly but I find peace in knowing you are no longer in pain. You are now whole.
    I love you forever....
    See ya later
    Big sis
  7. Kimberly Jordan
    Prayers and sincere condolences to the family during this time

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