Deke Simmons

 (Deacon) is the Principal of Jodie High School in Jodie, Texas. Miss Mimi is his secretary. He hires Jake Epping as a substitute English teacher in 1960.

Deke and Miss Mimi are in an intimate relationship, but they keep it a secret because of the racist views of the time.

Appearances

 * Other Voices, Other Rooms
 * The Eyes of Texas
 * The Truth
 * Happy Birthday, Lee Harvey Oswald
 * Soldier Boy