He accepted Christ at an early life and he joined Flat Rock Missionary Baptist Church. As the years past he later he joined Enoree Fork Baptist Church, where he served as President of the Usher Ministry, Superintendent of the Sunday School, Trustee Ministry, Food Pantry and various positions within the church.
He was a graduate (class of 1968) of Bryson High School, Simpsonville, SC. There he played football and ran track. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam Era. When he returned home, he played Semi-pro football for 5 time champion of the Greenville Bull. He held various jobs as a truck driver and heavy machine operator. Upon his retirement, he participated in various community services.
His spirit was such that when his health failed and pain prevailed through many sleepless nights, he didn't complain. When death approached, he accepted it with grace and quietly slipped away.
He is preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Inez S. Williams Sullivan.
The Angel of Death knocked on the door and claimed the life of Mr. James Edward Simmons, Jr. on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sharon Brockman Simmons of the home; two sons, Mr. J. Elliot (Crystal) Simmons of Simpsonville, SC and Mr. Bryant C.(Tiffany) of Greer; one daughter, Mrs. LaToyia S. (Benji) Kelly of Duncan, SC; three sisters, Rev. Erion S. Rosemond and Mrs. Dorothy S. (Hyman) Fowler, both of Piedmont, SC, Ms. Corendia Simmons of Simpsonville, SC.; four brothers, Mr. Ray A. (Sheila) Simmons of Piedmont, SC., Rev Robert L. (Barbara) Simmons of Mauldin, SC, Mr. Calvin V. (Linda) Simmons of Greenville, SC, and Mr. Keith Simmons of Piedmont, SC; two nephews reared by this parents, Minister Terec R. Nedwards and Minister Anzio R. Williams; a sister-in-law, Ms. Linda B. Pendergrass; eleven grandchildren, Dajia Kelly, Niyah Kelly, Karesia Kelly, Oni Kelly, Tyana Roper, Somone Simmons, Cydney Simmons, Xavier Simmons, Bryce Simmons, Zion Kelly, and Vince Kelly; 1 great grandchild, Aydrien Hill, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
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