Luther Layne Simmons, 66, of 316 Horse Mountain View, Covington, Virginia, died Friday, June 5, 2009 at his home.

Mr. Simmons was born June 30, 1942 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Oliver Howard Simmons and Bessie Tucker Simmons.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Marie Simmons.

He had retired in 2005 from the #8 Paper Machine at MeadWestvaco Corp.

He was a former employee of Hercules, Inc. at the Covington plant.

Surviving are his wife, Martha Boguess Simmons of Covington; his son, Michael Simmons of Goodview; his daughter, Kathy Carson of Covington; four grandchildren, Devon Nicely and her husband, Billy, Layne Carson, Adam Simmons and Austin Simmons; two great grandchildren, Anthoney and Kaylee and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.

The funeral service will be held Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. William M. Hartsfield officiating.

Interment will be made in Lone Star Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. at Arritt Funeral Home, Covington, Virginia.