Richard Lee “Dickie” Simmons, Jr.
Richard Lee “Dickie” Simmons, Jr., 83, of Lumberton, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025. He was born on June 27, 1942, in Beaumont, to Richard Lee Simmons Sr. and Opal Olivia (Leach) Simmons of Beaumont.
Dickie was a 1960 graduate of South Park High School. Dickie was very mechanically inclined. He started working for his father-in-law as a laborer, truck driver, welder and operating engineer, then on to be a superintendent. He spent many years working in the construction industry in Southeast Texas before founding Triple “S” Industrial Corporation in 1989 and serving as its President. He was a 58-year member of Newton Masonic Lodge #136 in Burkeville, and affiliated with Lumberton Lodge #1430 of Lumberton, in 1978.
Dickie was well known for his reputation for doing things his way. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed camping, gambling, family gatherings, and collecting vintage cars.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Patricia Ann (Albarado) Simmons; his son Richard Lee “Rickey” Simmons III and wife, Dona Simmons, of Lumberton; and his daughter, Susan Kulhanek and husband, Kevin Kulhanek Sr., of Kountze. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; Chas Simmons and wife, Catherine Simmons, of Lumberton; Crystal (Simmons) Dorrell, of Lumberton; Erika (Simmons) Whipple and husband, Bryan Whipple, of League City; Kevin Kulhanek Jr. and wife, Amy Kulhanek of Vidor; Kalin Kulhanek and wife, Gini Kulhanek, of Sour Lake; Rafe Simmons and wife, Kelsey Simmons, of Lumberton; and Harley and Jacob Simmons, of Lumberton. Dickie is also survived by fourteen great grandchildren: Jack and Macy Simmons, of Lumberton; Colton Dorrell, of Lumberton; Poet and Indie Whipple, of League City; Kade, Klay, Kole, and Karter Kulhanek, of Vidor; Landon and Gunner Kulhanek, of Sour Lake; Jazmine Kulhanek, of Lumberton; and Rafe “Dempsey” and Ezra Simmons, of Lumberton. He is also survived by one great-great-granddaughter Oakleigh Mae Simmons, of Lumberton.
Dickie is preceded in death by his parents Richard Lee Simmons Sr. and Opal Olivia (Leach) Simmons; his son, Gregory Earl Simmons; his sister, Nancy (Simmons) Gore; grandson, Kolby Kulhanek.
Pallbearers include Chas Simmons, Kevin Kulhanek, Kalin Kulhanek, Rafe Simmons, Richard Bryant, Robert Moffett and Honorary Pallbearer Craig Leach.
A gathering of Dickie’s friends and family will begin at 1:00 p.m., with his funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 15, 2025, at Broussard’s Mortuary, 490 Cemetery Road, Silsbee. A graveside service will follow at Old Hardin Cemetery, Old Cemetery Road, Kountze.
In lieu of flowers the family has suggested donations be made in his honor to the Alzheimer’s Society of Southeast Texas, 700 North St Suite M, Beaumont, TX 77701 or the Humane Society of Southeast Texas, 2050 Spindletop Ave, Beaumont, TX 77705
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Silsbee
- 490, Cemetery Road, Silsbee, Texas, 77656,
- August 15, 2025
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary Silsbee
- 490, Cemetery Road, Silsbee, Texas, 77656,
- August 15, 2025
- 2:00 pm
Interment
Old Hardin Cemetery
- Old Cemetery Road, Texas, 77625,
- August 15, 2025
I am so sorry to here of Dickies passing. My heart literally sank when I found out. I will pray for your family tonight.
Mr. Simmons and his wife have been regulars at Mama Jacks for many years. We loved Dickie very much as a person and friend. His beautiful wife, Pat, and their entire family are in our prayers, knowing God will comfort them in the loss of this great man
Love you All
Come to know Dickie from working and wiring his house.became friends he was knowledgeable man. We had some good conversations he will be missed. Praying for family.
I am heartbroken to hear of Dickie’s passing. He and his entire family have and has been amazing friends of mine since I met Dickie in 1978 when I went to work for Crest Incorporated. He will be truly missed by all.
Rest in peace, my friend.
Colleen Morris Stone
Rickey, I’m sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I met your dad forty years ago and I was very impressed with what a thoughtful, kind person he was. He was a bright light in Hardin County. Rest in peace Mr. Simmons. May God give your family peace and comfort at this time.
So sorry for your loss… thoughts and prayers with family and friends.
Dickie and his family were my neighbors when they lived in Burkeville. He and I spent many happy days as youngsters. Great memories! Although we had very little contact after they moved away, I feel a sense of loss with his passing. My sincere condolences to his family.
It was a blessing to have known Dickie for 30+ years. We always told the same stories over and over and laughed at them each time. Dickie had a loving and giving heart and he will be missed tremendously. Our prayers are with you Pat and all the Simmons family. May your memories bring you comfort.
Such a good man. It was a pleasure to know him. He will truly be missed by many.
I pray for the family’s strength, comfort, and peace. I offer my favorite poem:
Gone from My Sight
I am standing on the seashore. A ship, at my side, spreads her white sails to the moving breeze and starts for the blue ocean.
She is an object of beauty and strength.
I stand and watch her until at last, she hangs like a speck of white cloud, just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.
Then, someone at my side says
“There, she is gone.”
Gone where?
Gone from my sight. That is all.
She is just as large in mast, hull and spar as she was when she left my side.
And, she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her destined port.
Her diminished size is in me, not in her.
And just when someone says “There she is gone,”
There are other eyes watching her coming
And other voices ready to take up the glad shout “Here she comes!!”
And that is dying.
(Author unknown)
I love this poem, because it reminds that my loved one is on a journey that we too must all take one day and that in another place, they are more alive than they have ever been. their “ship” has merely gone over the horizon and is beyond our sight. Those who have gone before are on the other shore cheering them on.
The essence of this poem applies equally to all who take this journey, male or female.
❤️❤️😔🙏
A true friend that will be missed by all that knew him.