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| Deke Simmons | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Name | Deacon Simmons |
| Nickname | Deke |
| Occupation | High School Principal |
| Residence | Jodie, Texas |
| Time Period | 1960-1963 |
| Status | Alive |
| Relationship Information | |
| Significant Other | Mimi Corcoran |
| Character Information | |
| Portrayed by | Nick Searcy |
| First Appearance | Other Voices, Other Rooms |
| Last Appearance | Soldier Boy |
| Image Gallery (3) | |
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.