Hobbton High School Athlete Will Simmons, 26, Passed Away Leaving His Parents!!!
Throughout the season, he participated in several competitive games against teams such as Rosewood, Princeton, North Duplin, Union, and Neuse Charter.
AthleteRohit MaharjanApril 29, 2026
This article was last updated by Rohit Maharjan on April 29, 2026
William James Simmons, a graduate of Hobbton High School, sadly passed away on Sunday.
Simmons was born on February 3, 2000, to his father, Adam Whitfield, and his mother, Jamie McLamb Simmons.
He was a multi-sport athlete at Hobbton High School in Newton Grove, North Carolina, graduating in the Class of 2018.
Simmons competed in baseball, basketball, and football, contributing across all three programs during his high school career.
In baseball, Simmons played for the Hobbton varsity team as #11. He was known primarily for his defensive reliability, finishing with a strong fielding percentage of .974, which ranked among the top in North Carolina’s 1A classification.
While his offensive numbers were more modest, batting .178 with 8 hits, 4 runs, and 2 RBIs, he provided a steady presence in the field and helped support his team through the 2018 season.
One of his notable performances came in a 14-2 victory over Lakewood on May 3, 2018, where Hobbton secured a dominant win.
Throughout the season, he participated in several competitive games against teams such as Rosewood, Princeton, North Duplin, Union, and Neuse Charter.
Beyond baseball, he also played varsity basketball as a forward (#23) and varsity football as an outside linebacker and tackle (#81).
In football, his size and strength at 6’0″ and 202 lbs helped him contribute on both sides of the line.
Hobbton Community Is Mourning The Tragic Death Of Will Simmons
The sources claimed that Will Simmons, a graduate of Hobbton High School, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the age of 26.
However, the cause of death has not been revealed yet.
Barbara Fail from Newton Grove, North Carolina, took to Facebook and mourned the loss of Will.
We will miss you Will Simmons! Forever in our our hearts 💔 Pray for Jamie McLamb Simmons ,Adam, Abigail, Anna and all of his family and friends. Gone too soon! 💔🙏
Barbara FailApril Carr Williams took to the comment section and offered heartfelt condolences.
Jamie, you all are in my thoughts & prayers 🙏 ❤️ im so very sorry. May u feel GOD’S arms around you in the days ahead.
April Carr WilliamsRoman Singleton, a graduate of Hobbton High School, wrote,
ts still feel weird asl putting RIP beside ya name my boy 🤦🏾♂️ Will Simmons. seem like we just on the field together getting cussed out by hooper 😂❤️🩹. ts wild dawg
Roman SingletonOther close ones and relatives have also offered their heartfelt condolences and sent prayers to Will’s family.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. at the Royal-Hall Funeral Home Chapel, and at other times at 3188 Hunter Road, Clinton.
Rest in Peace, Will Simmons.
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