Leon "Button" Simmons

On October 23, 1953 in San Antonio, Texas a handsome baby boy was born to Moses Simmons Sr. and Ruthie L. Minor Simmons. They named this blessing, Leon Simmons. Leon was baptized at an early age. He attended Greater Macedonia Baptist Church until his health failed him. During Leon's childhood years, he was given the nickname "Button". Button attended public schools in San Antonio and La Marque, Texas. He was known around Galveston County for his smooth talk, his smooth walk and his stylish wardrobe, but most of all, his down to earth sense of humor. On January 25, 2015, God called Button home to rest. He is preceded in death by his father, Moses Simmons Sr.; sister, Barbara Simmons Jones; and brother, Moses Simmons Jr. He leaves to cherish memories of his life: his wife, LaKeisha Simmons; his mother, Ruthie Simmons, children, Angelina "Shelly" Williams (Willie), Virgil Stone (Beverly), Phaedra Johnson (Dennis), Shakira Spann (Bryant) and Michael Jackson; step-children, Keyonna Hayward, Kathleen Houston, Letitia Houston, Davina Green (Anthony) and Shvonne Williams; sister, Carolyn Clay (Robert); in-laws, Glenn Hayward, Orelia Hayward and Geneva Hurst; sisters-in-law, Jacklin Simmons, Pamela Williams, Teresa Hayward and Jennifer Haynes; brothers-in-law, Rev. Walter Jones; 12 grandchildren, Christion, Cameron, Dvonne, Madison, Krystephor, Krysten, Kellie, Amiyah, Breanna, Genesey, Karyn and Anthony Jr.;8 step-grandchildren; 6 nieces, Enchantra, Tatanesha, Chanil, Shawana, Circe and Quiana; 1 nephew, Moses III; and a host of devoted family members and friends.