Robert "Bobby" Simmons

Robert “Bobby” Simmons, Jr., a former Bartlett alderman and longtime public servant, died June 19, 2024 at the age of 79. Simmons served as a deputy with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office for 35 years, eventually obtaining the rank of captain. A native of Bartlett, Simmons also served for 20 years as an alderman in his hometown, first being elected to the office in 2004. Simmons resigned his seat on the board in 2023, citing his declining health.