Jesse "Tiny" Simmons, Sr., 80, passed away Friday, February 24, 2012 surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Born on February 21, 1932 in Cedar Grove, West Virginia, he was a longtime resident of Hampton.
He owned and operated Jesse Simmons Fabric and Upholstery in Hampton until his retirement in 1994. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War.
Preceding him in rest are his parents and three sisters. Surviving members of his family include his loving wife of 54 years, Esther Simmons; 4 children, Terri, Jesse, Jr., Tami and Georgeann; 11 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 4 sisters; and 2 brothers.
The family will receive friends Monday, February 27, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Parklawn – Wood Funeral Home. Following the visitation, a service remembering "Tiny" will be held in the funeral home chapel at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be in Parklawn Memorial Park.
Special thanks is expressed to Virginia Oncology, especially Brenda R., and Laural H., and Dr. Mattern.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Fox Hill Road Baptist Church, Building Fund.
Tiny will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave. in Hampton, 23666.
Obituary provided by Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home.
He owned and operated Jesse Simmons Fabric and Upholstery in Hampton until his retirement in 1994. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War.
Preceding him in rest are his parents and three sisters. Surviving members of his family include his loving wife of 54 years, Esther Simmons; 4 children, Terri, Jesse, Jr., Tami and Georgeann; 11 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 4 sisters; and 2 brothers.
The family will receive friends Monday, February 27, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Parklawn – Wood Funeral Home. Following the visitation, a service remembering "Tiny" will be held in the funeral home chapel at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be in Parklawn Memorial Park.
Special thanks is expressed to Virginia Oncology, especially Brenda R., and Laural H., and Dr. Mattern.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Fox Hill Road Baptist Church, Building Fund.
Tiny will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave. in Hampton, 23666.
Obituary provided by Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home.
Jesse "Tiny" Simmons, Sr., 80, passed away Friday, February 24, 2012 surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Born on February 21, 1932 in Cedar Grove, West Virginia, he was a longtime resident of Hampton.
He owned and operated Jesse Simmons Fabric and Upholstery in Hampton until his retirement in 1994. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War.
Preceding him in rest are his parents and three sisters. Surviving members of his family include his loving wife of 54 years, Esther Simmons; 4 children, Terri, Jesse, Jr., Tami and Georgeann; 11 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 4 sisters; and 2 brothers.
The family will receive friends Monday, February 27, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Parklawn – Wood Funeral Home. Following the visitation, a service remembering "Tiny" will be held in the funeral home chapel at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be in Parklawn Memorial Park.
Special thanks is expressed to Virginia Oncology, especially Brenda R., and Laural H., and Dr. Mattern.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Fox Hill Road Baptist Church, Building Fund.
Tiny will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave. in Hampton, 23666.
Obituary provided by Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home.
He owned and operated Jesse Simmons Fabric and Upholstery in Hampton until his retirement in 1994. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War.
Preceding him in rest are his parents and three sisters. Surviving members of his family include his loving wife of 54 years, Esther Simmons; 4 children, Terri, Jesse, Jr., Tami and Georgeann; 11 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 4 sisters; and 2 brothers.
The family will receive friends Monday, February 27, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Parklawn – Wood Funeral Home. Following the visitation, a service remembering "Tiny" will be held in the funeral home chapel at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be in Parklawn Memorial Park.
Special thanks is expressed to Virginia Oncology, especially Brenda R., and Laural H., and Dr. Mattern.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Fox Hill Road Baptist Church, Building Fund.
Tiny will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave. in Hampton, 23666.
Obituary provided by Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home.
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