[6][7] The death was ruled "accidental drowning with heart disease a contributing factor". As a member of the drag rock band Pepperspray, keyboardist and singer Simmons co-performed rousing covers of songs by diverse bands, ranging from Nirvana to Garbage and David Bowie.Drag parodies were also part of his extensive career, including costarring in comic adaptations of Absolutely Fabulous, Harry Poofter, and The Facts of Life, which were produced at SF Oasis. 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. "Matthew's vivacious energy was the perfect doorway for many people to enter the realm of advanced erotic embodiment through breath work and Taoist erotic massage," he wrote. Share Obituary. 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. Its a testament to his incredible gift to cut straight to the heart. Matthew Simmons Obituary We are sad to announce that on February 19, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Matthew Simmons of Oxford, Mississippi. He was 60. Arrangement Center San Juan Capistrano Obituary Matthew Simmons (100), was born in Marshall County, MS on July 18, 1922 to the late Oscar Simmons and Lucy Sweeney. To this union five children were born: Lee Ronnie, Henry, Shirley, Larry, and Mathanial. The first born of three brothers, the world knew Matty was special early on. He could always be found with a smile on his face and a laugh in his heart. (See many more Peggy L'Eggs videos on YouTube. Epic. He graduated, laden with awards, from the University of Miami with a Juris Doctorate and MBA, then went off to Atlanta to make his mark. Wed go to faerie and Billy gatherings over the years and danced in (the fake but oh so REAL) Generate Dance Company with Ed Wolf, Matthew Shyka and many others. 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. Coffey Funeral Home Melinda Faye Simmons, age 58, of New Tazewell was born September 24, 1964, and passed away on February 2, 2023. One person can make a difference, however that person shows up., Matthew felt very deeply, said longtime friend Stephen LeBlanc. Search by Name. (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. 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. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. He graduated from Mission Viejo Highschool in 1999 and shortly after joined the Air Force. Enter 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. At the Castro Theater, he accompanied Rufus Wainwright on piano in Somewhere over the Rainbow which was magical and seizure-inducing. His kids were his world. Matthew was blessed with a wonderful family. at Oasis in 2017. When my brother passed away the following year he reached out to me and took me under his wing and gifted me a few first, queer initiatory experiences. It was like a life review. Sign the Guest Book. 31920 Del Obispo St, Ste 270 Simmons died on Feb. 7, 2008, after he was shot. Become a member now and support our independent LGBTQ journalism, Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved by Bay Area Reporter 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. His near perfect score on the SATs and flawless GPA would next send him to Duke University. "Matthew Simmons was a somatic genius," wrote Kramer in an email. They stuck together and learned alot from each other. He entered eternal rest the morning of February 19, 2023. 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. View Matthew Simmons's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more. 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. He hit every mark and brought down the house always going further than all the way. She attended The Little Red Schoolhouse in New Tazewell for several years as a child. Peggy's journey and character inhabitation as Dante were impossible not to love. Matthew went above and beyond in honoring the lives of his clients, and we will do the same for him. Marcus Lewis -- St. George ST. GEORGE -- Graveside service for Marcus. Send Flowers. As his professional presence grew, so did his social life. San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 | FD 1916. Thank you for your friendship, for teaching me to tie bowties, for your endless sass, your unstoppable talent, your dark humor and your forever kind of love. Search by Name. So that's what they're actually trying to get out. Matt attended the public schools of Fairfield County, thenlater continued his education in Charlotte, NC. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Matthew Simmons to pay them a last tribute. The Guardian reported that Simmons was mentioned in a leaked U.S State Department cable dated November 2007: COMMENT: While al-Husseini believes that Saudi officials overstate capabilities in the interest of spurring foreign investment, he is also critical of international expectations. Matthew is remembered as a loving dad, a great friend, and a hero to many. As Peggy LEggs, Simmons was known for his spontaneity as well. Obituary. However, by 2016, Saudi production had increased by more than one million barrels per day.[13]. Write by: . Matthew went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2008 in Savannah, Georgia at the age of 28. Visitation was held on Friday, February 24th 2023 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the L. Hodges Funeral Service (38 MS-334, Oxford, MS 38655). You just never could quite predict what she might say or do. Matthew Simmons (100), was born in Marshall County, MS on July 18, 1922 to the late Oscar Simmons and Lucy Sweeney. As a soldier, Matt was one of many heroes. [11] His vision was to make Maine a leader in energy from offshore wind and ocean forces. 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. Simmons made several controversial comments and predictions regarding the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and BP's solvency, including: SIMMONS: when you look at the riser [on the live BP video], you realize that you're looking at a twenty-one-and-a-half inch circumference riser, and there looks like somewhere between a six and seven inch rip on the top. 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. I keep going back to pictures of her as "Glen or Glinda The Good Witch" from our Wizard of Odd show and the Frameline39 trailer because her portrayal of a goofy and clueless "Good Witch" is quintessential Peggy. "Peggy was also cast as Dr. Karen/Oopsie in the remount of Fogel and Kittell's Cyberotica! Matthew Simmons 36, Passed on Saturday, November 27, 2021, N.J. Ford & Sons Funeral Home, 12 S Parkway W, 901-948-7755, Send flowers to the service of Matthew Simmons. 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. "Some members of Matthew's family hosted a preliminary memorial Sunday, Sept 13 at the San Francisco Wave Organ in the Marina, with dozens of Simmons' friends attending.An online memorial, hosted by Peaches Christ, Heklina and Oasis, will take place Saturday, Sept. 26, 5pm PST on Oasis' Twitch channel at http://www.twitch.tv/sfoasisFacebook invite pageDonation's in his honor can be made to The Shanti Project. Simmons bases his case on hundreds of internal documents from Saudi Aramco, professional journals and other authoritative sources. She truly was the sweetest, and kindest witch in all of Oz. "I will forever remember her showing up to rehearsals fully prepared, always with an iced coffee in tow. For me, one of the highlights of the March on Washington in March, 1993 was a fabulous event: The Prom That You Really Wanted. He went on to perform in 33 Viva shows over the next six years, including performing a pas de deux as a one-legged ballerina, a Southern beauty pageant contestant, Miss Narcolepsy and several dozen other characters. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. She was immediate-chosen-family. 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. Terms of Use / Privacy Policy. Simmons was located and arrested Monday without incident. I never knew Matthew Simmons. After keeping GNC financially afloat with his weekly contributions, Matts outer strength began to match his mental acuity. Im grieving the loss of my friend-tor (friend and mentor) Peggy LEggs/Matthew Simmons who Ive known since I moved to SF in 1994. All Death, Burial, Cemetery & Obituaries results for Matthew Simmons. Sympathy Ideas. Matthew Ryan Simmons was born on February 7, 1980 in Fullerton, California to his biological parents Hope Cornejo and Kevin Rainey but adopted by John and Cindi Simmons. He was 60. All Rights Reserved.Funeral Home Website by Batesville | Funeral Planning and Grief Resources. 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. Happy 4th of July Matt! A program bio lists his Bjrk drag number at the legendary Trannyshack (at The Stud) in 1998 as his first San Francisco performance. South Carolina, U.S., Death Records, 1821-1971. SIMMONS: That's a tiny leak, and what the scientists are saying watching this stain spread it's now bigger, I gather, than Maryland and Delaware, and several hundred feet thick, and it's gooey stuff that's NOT coming out of there; they think that it's flowing at 120,000 barrels a day. In addition to performing, Peggy created band graphics and fliers, web design, costumes, wigs, provided drag lessons (to newbies) and even sewed unique satin pillows for band members. She never let a conversation go by without at least one or two laughs. ', Longtime friend Don Shewey was another associate of the Body Electric School. It was like a life review. Matthew Simmons, known to many as his drag persona Peggy L'Eggs, died peacefully and unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8 at his Oakland apartment. Peggys journey and character inhabitation as Dante were impossible not to love.. It was like a life review. She had to have the last word.. Matt Simmons was a. This led Matty to become a solo artist, opening his own firm, Simmons Litigation and Law. . I asked Peggy to join Pepperspray based on her keyboard skills and diverse performance background, wrote composer-musician Peter Fogel. "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. Matthew Ryan Simmons was born on February 7, 1980 in Fullerton, California to his biological parents Hope Cornejo and Kevin Rainey butadoptedby John and Cindi Simmons. Write your message of sympathy today. Hope this helps sharing this with those who may still grieve. SIMMONS, MATTHEW N., of Hoover, went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2007. Snap! (100 years old). ", "UM fund to honor late ocean energy visionary", "Sale of the century? A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. thank you for serving our country and for your hard work. He married Rebecca Morrison of Gridley. I hope we get to exhibit those images. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. ; Audrey Simmons of Sioux Falls, S.D. N.J. Ford and Sons Funeral Home, Inc. | Memphis, TN. Everyone should see how this angel could take any affliction or hardship and turn it into a life giving gift. She was so excited to laugh with you. You are my hero and so many others as well. She would finish your sentences before you could. He was than deployed to Afghanistanin November 2006 for fifteen months. Obituary Gregory Matthew Simmons, 54, of Bloomington, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. [21] An autopsy by the state medical examiner's office the next day concluded that he died from accidental drowning with heart disease as a contributing factor.[22][23]. Although his death was a tragic accident, Matty squeezed all he could out of life. That was Peggy. Share Your Memories and Sympathies and Join the Bereaved! He then attended Western Iowa Tech receiving an Auto Technician Degree. 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. in memory of Matthew Simmons, please visit our floral store. Young and in love he married his beloved wife, Rossie Lee Fondren on August 25, 1943. Simmons was also active in the Billys and Radical Faerie communities. Quite simply, there will never be another like her., Ive 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. Making a difference Since 2010, Simmons worked as a Care Navigator with The Shanti Project. She never let a conversation go by without at least one or two laughs. Siblings who preceded him in death are: Walter Lee Simmons, Earnestine "Ernie" Lockhart, and Gennie T. Glover. 2023 L Hodges Funeral Service. He was the music director of that show with music composed by Jewlia Eisenberg and Casey Collins plus tons of music he found and recreated. "Simmons also had a wide-ranging talent in visual arts, including costuming, needlepoint, knitting, crocheting and drawing. This memorial website was created in memory of Matthew Simmons, 20, born on August 10, 1958 and passed away on December 0, 1978. . You just never could quite predict what she might say or do. CUMBERLAND Matthew Simmons described taking his new job as a way of coming home. Abingdon Location | (410) 676-4600 1317 Cokesbury Road . We are sad to announce that on February 19, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Matthew Simmons of Oxford, Mississippi. Copyright 2008 - 23 BOOTHBY FUNERAL HOME. All Rights Reserved. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 6. )Help keep the Bay Area Reporter going in these tough times. To send flowers 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? ""The first time I heard about Shanti was in 1984, when I was living in Minnesota, and the first cases of AIDS had just started impacting the community," said Simmons in a Shanti informational video recorded July 9, 2020. your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Your email address will not be published. She would finish your sentences before you could. He didnt care where, when, with whom, or whether or not you thought he could, Matt just broke it down. She was employed in Newport as chief . Irvine, CA 92604 | FD 1818, OConnor Mortuary David Ard. Mr. Matthew J. Simmons passed on May 14, 2021. If you know of an upcoming event for Matthew Simmons, please add one. Advertisement Hide Ad Died: 8 August, 2010 in Maine, United States, aged 67. She truly was the sweetest, and kindest witch in all of Oz.. But anyone who ever came in contact with this rambunctious creature has fun memories they will treasure forever.. He entered "eternal rest" the morning of February 19, 2023. Matthew Roy Simmons (April 7, 1943[4] August 8, 2010) was founder and chairman emeritus of Simmons & Company International, and was a prominent figure in the field of peak oil. Matthew Robert Simmons Obituary Remember Matthew Robert Simmons. He is survived by : his children, Shirley, Lee Ronnie Jones (Robert) of St. Louis, MO, Henry Simmons (Hattie) of Oxford, MS, Mathanial Simmons (Ethel) of Oxford, MS and Larry Simmons (Lynette) of Memphis, TN. 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. He was the truest shaman Ive known. Matthew left the Air Force to join the Army in June 2006 and was stationed at Fort Stewart Army base in Savannah, Georgia with his family. He was an effective, embodied magician. Brother Matthew accepted Christ as his Personal Savior and joined Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Write your message of sympathy today. They were his team. https://insideeko.com/matthew-simmons-obituary-death-matth/ insideeko.com 4010 Barranca Pkwy, Ste 200 He departed this life on Saturday, August 21, 2021. His true measure of courage, determination, loyalty, devotion, and love came as a dad. Peggy was also cast as Dr. Karen/Oopsie in the remount of Fogel and Kittells Cyberotica! In the late '70s, in high school, he joined Up With People and toured with the singing group. She was a livewire, feeding off the crowd energy, spastic and hilarious, bigger and brasher than queens half her age. But now they have to see if it will take mud. This union lasted until Rossies death. 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. '"Fogel said that Pepperspray's main run was from 2002 to 2007 (five years). I believe her slaying of Nirvanas 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. Find an Obituary. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 - the billys | All rights reserved. He gained employment with the University of Mississippi at the Continuing Education Building in various capacities. And all of the incredibly fierce Peaches Christ events were spot on. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Matthew was handy and could fix most anything. Warrants were then issued for her arrest. Matthew Simmons, known to many as his drag persona Peggy L'Eggs, died peacefully and unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8 at his Oakland apartment. He was so proud of his recent series of drawings about his hand surgery he was about to undergo. It was down there where Mattys interest with fashion and the music scene flourished. He leaves many to cherish his precious memory. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. While over seas he was achaplainassistant to Chaplain Greg Mc Vey who Matt became good friends and battle buddies with. He could still wear his Up With People blue polyester flared-leg jumpsuit through all his days, said close friend John Harry Cayenne Bonck. Al-Husseini was clear to add that he does not view himself as part of the "peak oil camp," and does not agree with analysts such as Matthew Simmons. For Customer Service please call: 1-888-610-8262. November 15, 1970 - October 31, 2022. 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 . I thought how beautiful gesture to remember someone. According to dancer and video producer Andrew Slade, during a performance of Peaches Christ's 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.Of Simmons' performances, artist/director Seth Eisen wrote, "He hit every mark and brought down the house always going further than all the way. Matthew had worked as an auto technician throughout his life at various auto shops and most recently working as a farm laborer. He was so proud of the music score he set up the photo of it on his piano. In that show he played opposite Brian LivingStrong in the darkest S/M scene I ever staged. "He created the life he wished to live by regulating his body through movement, breath, and sexual arousal. For his bravery while injured in the war he was the recipient of the militarys Purple Heart. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Born in 1939. Read more about the life story of Matthew and share your memory. Matthew Roy Simmons (April 7, 1943 [4] - August 8, 2010) was founder and chairman emeritus of Simmons & Company International, and was a prominent figure in the field of peak oil. Greg was born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 16, 1965 to Robert and Geraldine Simmons, while his father was serving in the Air Force. [20], Simmons was found dead on August 8, 2010, in his hot tub. [8], Simmons was the author of the book Twilight in the Desert, published in 2005. They then moved back to South Bend, Indiana where Greg grew up. "Peggy brought the perfect balance of bravado and vulnerability to the role and her rubber face provided much of the laughs and audience insight the the lead required. The relatives and friends of Mr. Matthew Simmons Jr. are invited to attend his home going service on Saturday, September 09, 2017 at 12noon in St. James AME Church Summerville, SC. http://www.shanti.org/matthew-simmons. I will forever remember her showing up to rehearsals fully prepared, always with an iced coffee in tow.. To leave a condolence message, add photos, or add videos, please login with your name and email. At a ceremony honoring the judge Thursday, Simmons thanked the many. In Durham, North Carolina, Matty began to approach the party life of a college student with the same ferocity with which he pushed his cognitive abilities. This is tough. "I asked Peggy to join Pepperspray based on her keyboard skills and diverse performance background," wrote composer-musician Peter Fogel. RATIGAN: And where do you believe the second outlet is relative to what we're seeing on the video, Matt? Fogel said that Peppersprays main run was from 2002 to 2007 (five years). The world is a little less compassionate and warm today, and as we remember Matthews tremendous kindness, sense of humor, and, of course, sartorial splendor, we hold him close in our hearts., The first time I heard about Shanti was in 1984, when I was living in Minnesota, and the first cases of AIDS had just started impacting the community, said Simmons in a Shanti informational video recorded July 9, 2020. Flowers are delivered by the preferred local florist of Smith, Dennis-Smith Funeral Home | Atlanta, GA. Matthew Simmons passed away 2010-08-08 in ROCKPORT, This is the full obituary story where you can express condolences and share memories. 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. 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. Obituaries Subscribe To Updates 02/11/2023 Rosalie M Lane Funerals by T. S. Warden 02/11/2023 Dorothy Lee Pullins Funerals by T. S. Warden 02/09/2023 Kyal Leon Richardson Funerals by T. S. Warden He departed this life on Saturday, August 21, 2021. 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. Funeral Home website by. SIMMONS: What the research vessel found a week ago Sunday [referring to news reports of May 16, 2010] was this giant plume about six miles (10 km) away, and then this huge layer of goo on the ocean floor that's almost certain I mean, maybe it's a natural fracture I think that's where the wellhead is. He always enjoyed a good joke, a good meal, and watching his Westerns and the News. 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. Send Flowers. She was born April 3, 1958, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, to Ruth Ann Karstaedt Weckler and Sherwood Weckler.