Edward T. Simmons, Sr. Obituary (1928

Edward Theodore Simmons, Sr. was born in Charleston, South Carolina on January 19, 2025, to Theodore and Thelma Hoursey Simmons. He was the oldest of four children, including two brothers and his only sister. Edward Theodore Simmons, Sr served in the United State Army and became a combat veteran in the Korean War. For his exemplary service in Korea, he earned a Bronze Star from the Department of the Army. The Bronze Star is a high-ranking personal award for heroic or meritorious achievement or service in a combat zone. After his military career, he became a teacher and later earned a Masters in Education. Edward Simmons was promoted until he became a principal in the public school system of Charleston, South Carolina. He married his college sweetheart Betty Simmons, who he met at South Carolina State University. They had one son Edward Simmons, Jr. Mrs. Simmons predeceased him twenty years ago. Throughout his life, Edward Simmons was a faithful member of Mount Olivet Presbyterian Church in Charleston, South Carolina, and he engaged in many hobbies, golfing was his passion, as well as growing bonsai trees, and keeping fish aquariums. He leaves to cherish his memories his son Edward Simmons, Jr. and his sister Dr. Eleanor Quash as well as many nieces, nephews, family members, and friends. Although he was the oldest of four children, his two brothers Dr. Charles Simmons and Dr. Robert Simmons predeceased him as did his beloved wife Betty Simmons. He will be buried at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens to rest with his wife Betty Simmons.