Joseph Simmons Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joseph Simmons in Effingham, South Carolina, born in Saint George, South Carolina, who passed away on August 25, 2020, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Joseph Simmons or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Simmons and Anna Liza Rivers Simmons of St. George; and his close friend Vernelle Hazel of Springfield, GA.. He is survived by: his siblings, Johnnie Mae Simmons, Ben Jr. and Plent; his daughters, Betty Simmons of Santee, SC. and Kimberly Simmons of Guyton, GA.; his stepdaughter Cheryl Hazel of Walterboro, SC.; his son Joseph Simmons Jr. of St. George; his stepson Anthony Hazel (Lillie) of Kingstree; and his brothers, Herbert Simmons, Leroy Simmons, Allen Simmons (Marie) of St. George and Adolph Simmons (Louise) of Newark, NJ.. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.