Earl Austin Simmonds Sr.

Earl was a retired supervisor at the US Post Office and a veteran of the US Army. He enjoyed movies, and casino cruises as his favorite pastimes.

He is survived by his sons Earl Simmonds Jr. (Jacquelyn), Julio Simmonds (Jackie), and Kai Simmonds; daughter, Sharon Simmonds-Mitchell (Nigel). He also leaves behind four cherished grandchildren Sage Mitchell, Justis Simmonds, Era Simmonds and Toddy. His sisters Charlene Testamark (Alonzo), Jacqueline Testamark, Julie Simmonds-Scatliffe, Eva Simmonds-Johnson; brothers, Lawford Simmonds, Allington Silcott Simmonds, and Frankie Simmonds; nephews, Karym Connor, Glenn “Jaba” Chinnery, Bryan Scatliffe, Kareem Scatliffe, Floyd Simmonds, Ronald Simmonds, Bradley Simmonds, Leslie Smith, and Levaughn Smith; nieces, Zenique James, Colleen Edwards, Francine Maduro, Elaine Simmonds, Wendy Kelsick, Leonice Davies; and other family and friends too numerous to mention.

He was preceded in death by his wife Millicent L. Simmonds; father, Morris Owen Simmonds; mother, Everett Fleming Testamark; sister, Maureen “Lois” Blyden and Jenadine Simmonds; brother, Keith Fleming, and his special friend Oral Walwyn.

Earl touched many lives and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

The family would like to give special thanks and acknowledgement to Fountainhead Funeral Home staff and friends at Brookshire.

The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers during this time. In honor of Earl’s life, donations may be made in his memory. Please use the QR code below for those who feel called to give.

A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later time.,