James Edward Simmons Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Edward Simmons of Harleyville, South Carolina, who passed away on July 7, 2020 at the age of 72. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Edward Simmons to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jerome Simmons, Sr. and Essie Bryant Simmons; his brother Jerome, Jr.; and his stepfather Emanuel Johnson. He is survived by: his wife Alvilda Simmons; his children, Tammy Simmons of Summerville, SC, Juanita Perry and Andre Britt; his stepchildren, Tanjenekia Tucker of Columbia, SC, Demetra Cook and Andre Tucker; his grandchildren, Nigel Ishmeal Britt, Ta'vianna Johnson, Akeya Simmons Brown, Ashley Perry and James M. Perry, II; his siblings, Jannie May of Harleyville, SC, Ethel Wilson, Barbara (Abraham "AJ") of Washington, Verdell Sanders, Paul Herbert Simmons and Clarence Simmons (Mary); and his stepsiblings, Rosie McKay (Jerry), Annie J. McCollum, Odell Johnson (Edward), Clay Johnson (Yvonne), Herbert Johnson (Billie) and Roosevelt Johnson (Mary). He is also survived by nieces and nephews.