Deacon Herman Lee Simmons, Sr. Obituary (1947

JOHNS ISLAND - Deacon Herman "Baldy" Lee Simmons Sr., 77, of Johns Island, SC entered into eternal rest Monday, March 31, 2025. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. in Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 570 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, S.C 29403. Mr. Simmons, will be laid to rest in Simmons Family Cemetery, 897 Hughes Road, Johns Island, S.C 29455 (RED TOP). A public viewing will be held Saturday evening, April 5, 2025 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at the mortuary. Deacon Simmons was preceded in death by the love of his life, Deaconess Gristella B. Simmons. Deacon Simmons leaves two sons, Herman Lee Simmons Jr. and Duane Simmons, two daughters, Erika Mack (Brian, Sr.) and Elect Lady, Deadra Johnson (Pastor Jason, Sr.); grandchildren: D'Asha Young (Bischard), Destiny Simmons, Tamara Morton (Quadarrel), Travell Simmons (Allison), Brian Mack Jr., Da'Juan Simmons, Malachi Mack, Gabriel Simmons, Zion Johnson and Jason Johnson Jr. and a host of great-grandchildren; siblings includes: Loraine Anderson, Emily Simmons, George Simmons Sr. and Jerome Simmons (Sheally); one brother-in-law, George Bennett (Sheila) of Charleston, South Carolina and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to cherish his memory. The Family will be receiving visitors at 895 Hughes Road, Johns Island, SC 29455 from Friday - Sunday from 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.