Obituary for Bennie J Simmons
Bennie J Simmons Jr. started his life on August 5, 1935 in Jackson County Arkansas he was blessed to have three loving families. He departed this life to be with the Lord on August 16, 2019 at the age of 84. He was a graduate of Holland High School and entered the Air Force for 8 years during the Korean war conflict. He worked construction for 12 years and later worked for Chrysler as a Millwright, skilled trade for 42 years.
On October 26, 1956, he united in marriage with Shirley A Williams. They were married for 63 years and during this union they were blessed with two children; Tony Simmons and Jennifer Simmons, 5 grandchildren and a great grandson. Both enjoyed traveling the High Seas on luxurious ships and going to many foreign countries.
He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. He enjoyed fishing, barbequing and hanging out with the horsemen. He also enjoyed traveling with his very dear friend Jimmy Hunter and wife Val. His joyous times were when he was riding bikes with his daughter and when his son received his cosmetology license. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandkids and great grandson. He was known as a fun-loving person with a warm, outgoing personality. To know him was to love him. He was a great father and proud grandfather and great grandfather who gave tender hugs, kisses and unconditional love. What will be greatly missed is his supportive wisdom, shared memories, and witty humor.
He leaves to cherish his memories, wife of 63 years Shirley Simmons; son Tony Simmons and daughter Jennifer Simmons. His grandchildren; Jontei, Jeral, Paris, Nay and Jayden, and great grandson; Landon. His brothers; Mike (Virginia) and Cleo; his sister; Patricia and sister in laws; Claudette, Ophelia, Betty Jean and Charlotte. He will be missed by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Simmons then placed in the arms of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Nunn and Mr. and Mrs. Troy Minor. His brothers; Willie B, Walter, Bill and Troy Jr, sisters; Ellsie, Laverne and Adele.
On October 26, 1956, he united in marriage with Shirley A Williams. They were married for 63 years and during this union they were blessed with two children; Tony Simmons and Jennifer Simmons, 5 grandchildren and a great grandson. Both enjoyed traveling the High Seas on luxurious ships and going to many foreign countries.
He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. He enjoyed fishing, barbequing and hanging out with the horsemen. He also enjoyed traveling with his very dear friend Jimmy Hunter and wife Val. His joyous times were when he was riding bikes with his daughter and when his son received his cosmetology license. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandkids and great grandson. He was known as a fun-loving person with a warm, outgoing personality. To know him was to love him. He was a great father and proud grandfather and great grandfather who gave tender hugs, kisses and unconditional love. What will be greatly missed is his supportive wisdom, shared memories, and witty humor.
He leaves to cherish his memories, wife of 63 years Shirley Simmons; son Tony Simmons and daughter Jennifer Simmons. His grandchildren; Jontei, Jeral, Paris, Nay and Jayden, and great grandson; Landon. His brothers; Mike (Virginia) and Cleo; his sister; Patricia and sister in laws; Claudette, Ophelia, Betty Jean and Charlotte. He will be missed by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Simmons then placed in the arms of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Nunn and Mr. and Mrs. Troy Minor. His brothers; Willie B, Walter, Bill and Troy Jr, sisters; Ellsie, Laverne and Adele.