Deke Simmons | |
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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.