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Craig Simmons Obituary

SIMMONS-Craig Sr. Suddenly, November 24, 2007 in Chesterfield, Michigan. Husband of Belinda (nee Knight), father of Craig Jr., Rosalynn and Altwon; the cherished son of Isaac and Melvyn Reedy Simmons; brother of Rachel S. (Tracy) Butler, Todd, and Terrance Simmons; son-in-law of Allen and A. Claudette Knight; brother-in-law of Darlene (Sherman) Young, Allen Knight III, Dwayne (Lisa) Knight of Greensboro, North Carolina, and Kevin (Kim) Knight of Columbia, South Carolina; also survived by a host of other relatives. The family will receive friends Saturday, 11 AM-12:00 noon at New Macedonia F.B.H. Church, 132 Scoville Ave., where funeral services will immediately follow. Rev. Milton French II officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, INC.

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Published by Buffalo News on Nov. 30, 2007.

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Charles & Dathan Amos

December 13, 2007

To the Simmons Family,

We may not understand, but we know that God is in control. May God wrap each one of you in His loving and mighty arms and give you peace.

We love you and will keep you lifted in prayer.

Carrie Amos-Curry

December 13, 2007

God bless you all especially during your time of need. Know that HE is an awesome God.
I love you all and will continue to pray for strength for the entire Simmons Family.

Archie & Sharon Amos

December 13, 2007

May the spirit of the Lord be present in your hearts. We were so sorry to hear of your loss. May the wonderous blessing of God continue to surround you and your family.

Valerie Amos

December 13, 2007

Dear Simmons Family. I was sorry to learn of your great loss, but happy as I know that Craig is with God. May God bless you with strength, peace, and love always.

Shirley Amos-James

December 13, 2007

May God be with the entire Simmons family not only at this heartfelt time, but always.

Joan Conner

December 7, 2007

Dear Auntie and Family,
The entire family was so saddened to hear about Craig we will always remember every good and funny time we have had together so I pray that you also will hold tight to our religious belief no matter how difficult it may be for us to accept the Lord chose to take him home on mommy's birthday so you know she met him at the gate you will not be left alone

Pastor Ron & Lady Theresa Calvin

November 30, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Donnette Calhoun

November 30, 2007

To the Simmons Family,
You are in my thought and prayers. May the wonderful memories of your love one bring you peace and comfort.

Donnette Calhoun and In the Spirit of David and Ruth Calhoun

Cathy Lowery

November 30, 2007

Sister Simmons and family.
Our prayers are with you at this time. May god embrace you with his loving arms. May God bless you aren yours always.Frontier Chapter No. 21 O.E.S.P.H.A

Karen Lowery

November 30, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Christine Hannam

November 30, 2007

Please accept my condolences as you grieve this sudden loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Diane Richardson

November 30, 2007

To the Simmons family you have our deepest sympathy may God be with your family The Richardsons.

khalimah Amos-Halim-Wilson

November 30, 2007

May the awesome love of God surrounding your entire family always, especially during your time of need.

I was indeed sorry to learn of your great loss. True, we loved Craig, Sr., but God loved him best.

May God be with you always.

Sallyann Szymendera

November 30, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the whole Craig Simmons family. My thoughts are with you all during this time. thinking of you
Love Sallyann Szymendera
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Icy Martin

November 30, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Dominique Calhoun

November 30, 2007

My deepest prayers and condolences go out to you. May God watch over you and help you through your troubled time. Know that you always have the love and support of family & friends to get your through this storm.

Christina Parks

November 30, 2007

Terry, I am wishing God's grace upon your family. Please accept my deepest condolences in the loss of your brother.

Terri Butler

November 30, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dorothy Butler

November 30, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Deacon Butler

November 30, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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