"I asked Peggy to join Pepperspray based on her keyboard skills and diverse performance background," wrote composer-musician Peter Fogel. 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. He loved watching and following the Chargers wins/losses. Send Flowers. 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. He grew up loving trains, match box cars, cats, challengingpuzzles, playing cards and board games. This led Matty to become a solo artist, opening his own firm, Simmons Litigation and Law. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Obituary Matthew Simmons (100), was born in Marshall County, MS on July 18, 1922 to the late Oscar Simmons and Lucy Sweeney. Thats what made him a hero in our eyes. He enlisted in the army in 1942 and served during WWII. Siblings who preceded him in death are: Walter Lee Simmons, Earnestine Ernie Lockhart, and Gennie T. Glover. More than 450 new Canadian obituaries add each 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. RATIGAN: And where do you believe the second outlet is relative to what we're seeing on the video, Matt? 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. He didnt care where, when, with whom, or whether or not you thought he could, Matt just broke it down. SIMMONS, Erina Mary (nee Knight). Matthew went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2008 in Savannah, Georgia at the age of 28. He leaves a special niece, Clara Pickette of Milwaukee, WI. "Matthew Simmons was a somatic genius," wrote Kramer in an email. Greer Jason Matthew Simmons, age 34, of 201 Hudson Water Road, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, at his home. She never let a conversation go by without at least one or two laughs. At the Castro Theater, he accompanied Rufus Wainwright on piano in 'Somewhere over the Rainbow' which was magical and seizure-inducing. Online condolences can be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to a charity of your choice in Matts name. 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.. 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. It was like a life review. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Matthew Simmons to pay them a last tribute. 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. Born in Queens, New York City, his family later moved several times; to Iowa, St. Paul, MN, Charlotteseville, NC, then Weisenberg, Germany, Charleywood, England, to Oakville, Ontario, then Prior Lake, MN. South Carolina, U.S., Death Records, 1821-1971. August 8, 2010 He loved being with his wife and kids. While an affinity for the Backstreet Boys also entered his mixtape, his commitment to Southern rap was evident. Add a Memory. your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. I searched the internet and learned a bit about him. ; his niece Clara Pickette of Milwaukee, WI. Notify me by email when the comment gets approved. If you know of an upcoming event for Matthew Simmons, please add one. He was in steamy hot and hilarious scenes with Ryan Hayes, Rich Hutchison Cowie,Carlos Barrera, Diego Gmez, Michael Soldier and Katharine Otis. Simmons, who lived in Houston, Texas, died at his vacation home in North Haven, Maine, on August 8, 2010, at the age of 67. )Help keep the Bay Area Reporter going in these tough times. They stuck together and learned alot from each other. San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 | FD 1916. Click to read and leave tributes. (All in photos here by Kwai Lam and Gary Ivanek. (100 years old), July 18, 1922 - Passed peacefully on November 7th, 2020. Grief Support. It's what made her so fun to watch & so nerve-wracking as a scene partner! Marcus Lewis -- St. George ST. GEORGE -- Graveside service for Marcus. 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. I will forever remember her showing up to rehearsals fully prepared, always with an iced coffee in tow.. To send flowers Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. She was immediate-chosen-family. ""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. 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. Epic. His near perfect score on the SATs and flawless GPA would next send him to Duke University. "I was overjoyed when Russell Blackwood cast Peggy in the lead role of Dante for the Thrillpeddler's 2015 / 2016 production of my and Kelly Kittell's rock musical Club Inferno, added Fogel. He loved it. 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. Matthew wasextremelyproud to serve his country. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. July 18, 1922 - ; his grandchildren, Kimberly Lee of Florissant, MO, Michael Simmons of Oxford, MS, Shawn Avent (Erica) of Oxford, MS, Keesha Austin of Oxford, MS, Christopher Simmons of Oxford, MS, Mark Simmons of Oxford, MS, LaRhonda Simmons, Latebony Simmons of Memphis, TN, Kyla Armstrong (Demetrius) of Water Valley, MS, Matesia Simmons, Martin Simmons of Oxford, MS and Mathan Simmons of San Antonio, TX. And all of the incredibly fierce Peaches Christ events were spot on. Quite simply, there will never be another like her. Siblings who preceded him in death are: Walter Lee Simmons, Earnestine "Ernie" Lockhart, and Gennie T. Glover. His favorite carton was Spongebob Squarepants. Share Obituary. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. At first Matthew Simmons was seen as a victim, then reviled as a racist. Edit your search or learn more. 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? 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. Upon returning from the war, he worked in several different industries. Although his death was a tragic accident, Matty squeezed all he could out of life. Funeral Home website by. High-finishing local . At Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church he served on various boards and as a deacon for over 50 years. Search by Name. 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. Login or Sign-up to show all important data, death records and obituaries absolutely for free! He was a longtime resident of Gridley, and a graduate of the class of 2000. Call now to speak to one of our caring staff. She was taken to the Mecklenburg County Jail. He was than deployed to Afghanistanin November 2006 for fifteen months. 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. 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. This memorial website was created in memory of Matthew Simmons, 20, born on August 10, 1958 and passed away on December 0, 1978. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. He was the truest shaman Ive known. His lead in the amazing rock opera Club Inferno said it all. Please sign the GUESTBOOK in place of sending flowers. She truly was the sweetest, and kindest witch in all of Oz. Write by: . Making a differenceSince 2010, Simmons worked as a Care Navigator with The Shanti Project. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. They also had three reunion shows in 2010 and in 2015 with a farewell show in 2016 at DNA Lounge / Bootie. Sympathy Ideas. She was a livewire, feeding off the crowd energy, spastic and hilarious, bigger and brasher than queens half her age. 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. Place a Notice. Forward to Family & Friends; Share a Memory; Make a Charitable Donation; Add a Photo; Print; Contact Support; Death Certificates . Matthew went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2008 in Savannah, Georgia at the age of 28. It was like a life review. To leave a condolence message, add photos, or add videos, please login with your name and email. 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. 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. His true measure of courage, determination, loyalty, devotion, and love came as a dad. Everyone should see how this angel could take any affliction or hardship and turn it into a life-giving gift. 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. Simmons was also active in the Billys and Radical Faerie communities. 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. He was 60. Parcourez la ncrologie de Jeffery Todd Simmons 2023 rsidant dans la province Alberta pour le dtail des funrailles. "She brought it all to every moment. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Matthew Simmons to pay them a last tribute. A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 25th 2023 at 12:00 PM at the Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church (Oxford, MS 38655). 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. 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. Also long time work friend Bro. Oxford, MS MATTHEW SIMMONS OBITUARY Matthew Simmons's passing at the age of 100 on Sunday, February 19, 2023 has been publicly announced by L Hodges Funeral Service in Oxford, MS. His pedigree, experience and outlook demand that his predictions be thoughtfully considered. On leave from the military, he found the love of his life. We met when he was co-curator of a performance I worked on called Stories of Sex and Death at 848 Community Space (later CounterPulse). Visitation. For his bravery while injured in the war he was the recipient of the militarys Purple Heart. A RESPONSE TO THE BOOK, TWILIGHT IN THE DESERT", ASPO USA Peak Oil conference at Boston University, 27 October 2006, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Matthew_Simmons&oldid=1105866703, Articles with dead external links from May 2012, CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. Visitation will be on Sunday, January 5th from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. with the family present from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. You just never could quite predict what she might say or do. 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. He created the life he wished to live by regulating his body through movement, breath, and sexual arousal. Epic. Find an Obituary. 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. Sympathy Ideas. 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 Simmons, known to many as his drag persona Peggy L'Eggs, died peacefully and unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8 at his Oakland apartment. Arrangement Center Irvine [14] Simmons would have lost this bet by a very wide margin: 2010 average oil prices did not even reach $100. He is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. G Guest a day ago Comment Share T He had 15 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. And before, during, and after every single show, with every single person, she was kind, generous and welcoming. He gave of his gifts to everyone who encountered him, but at times carried the burden of his empathy. Its a testament to his incredible gift to cut straight to the heart. [6][7] The death was ruled "accidental drowning with heart disease a contributing factor". 25301 Alicia Pkwy your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Matthew returned to Fort Stewart February 2008. Matthew leaves to cherish his memories: his son, MatthewJr. (Melanie), his companion for over 20 years SheilaGreen, daughters; Michelle Givens and Olivia Green, sonBrandon Green; seven grandchildren; brothers, James(Europe), George (Tonya), Samuel (Anita), David(Olympia), Cornelius (Tenna), Andrew Simmons andNathaniel (Pattie)Williams; sisters Beatrice Young, BessiePittman, Helen Holbert, Lillie Caldwell, Rosetta (Brian) in memory of Matthew Simmons, please visit our floral store. She had to have the last word.. Matthew Simmons, energy investment banker. But anyone who ever came in contact with this rambunctious creature has fun memories they will treasure forever.. He loved to travel and see new places and learn about new things. He did not stay between the. His Nana Roz saw his indefatigable work ethic as he scrubbed her kitchen floors, a toddler with sweat dripping off his brow. This is really tough. [12], In his book, Simmons argues that production from Saudi Arabia and especially from Ghawarthe world's largest oil fieldwill peak in the near future, if it has not done so already. Offer words of sympathy and comfort, share a memory or light a candle. I was overjoyed when Russell Blackwood cast Peggy in the lead role of Dante for the Thrillpeddlers 2015 / 2016 production of my and Kelly Kittells rock musical Club Inferno, added Fogel. He was predeceased by : his mother Carolyn M. Work (Eby); his brother Shawn Simmons; and his step-sister Jennifer Donnelly. Enter Now, in his only interview before the anniversary of 'the incident', he tells Jamie Jackson he's ashamed - but . 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? He entered "eternal rest" the morning of February 19, 2023. [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]. But it was his drag performances that most recall. Simmons also performed in numerous shows produced by Peaches Christ, including Clueless, Femlins, Legally Black and other productions. One person can make a difference, however that person shows up., Matthew felt very deeply, said longtime friend Stephen LeBlanc.