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Christopher Simmons Jr. NORFOLK - Christopher "Spanky" M. Simmons Jr., 58, passed away Aug. 9, 2009, after a brief illness. Christopher was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk and was predeceased by his father, Christopher Simmons Sr.; mother, Eva Simmons; and his grandmother, Ruby Raiford. He is survived by his daughter, Felicia Renay Edwards (Michael); brother, Harry Simmons (Betty); sister, Ruby Sauls (Quentin); stepmother, Mary Simmons; four grandchildren; a niece and nephew. A memorial service will be held Monday, Aug. 17, at 11 a.m. in Gethsemane Community Fellowship Baptist Church, 1317 E. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk. Cremation & Funeral Services of Tidewater is assisting the family.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 15, 2009.

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