Elder Samuel Simmons
Elder Samuel Simmons went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. He passed quietly at home in Dover, DE.
He was born September 17, 1936 in Hartly, DE to the late Pauline Summers. At an early age, he was adopted and raised by the late John and Grace Simmons of Clayton, DE. He joined and served in the United States Army being Honorably discharged after his tour of duty.
He retired from St. Andrews School, Middletown, DE and worked at Mamie Warren Senior Center, Smyrna, DE.
He was preceded in death by his son, Timothy S. Simmons; 2 brothers and 4 sisters. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Doris Marie Simmons; daughters, Deborah Scott (James), Cheryl Dean and Margaret Brown (Robert); grandchildren, Robert Snelling and Dorian Dean; 1 brother, Ivan Jackson, (Geraldine); and 2 sisters, Cynthia Irby and Sylvia Hawkins.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023, 10:00 AM at Evan W. Smith Funeral Services, 518 S Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to service.
There will also be a public viewing on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Evan W. Smith Funeral Services from 4PM to 6PM.
Evan W. Smith Funeral Services
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