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Daniel Simmons Sr.
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Rev Debra Green
June 21, 2022
My foundest memory of Rev. Simmons is when he taught in the Board of Examiner classes he was radical but it was full of truth I will always remember him as mentor and teacher
Alex N
September 27, 2015
With heartfelt compassion on your tragic loss. May it comfort you to know that God will seek vengeance in your behalf as promised at Psalms 72:14 - "From oppression and from violence he will rescue them. And their blood will be precious in his eyes." Jw(dot)org
Yolanda Reown-Gregory
August 23, 2015
God is still on the throne.
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Dr. & Mrs. Russell Allen Wright, Sr.
July 17, 2015
Dr. Daniel Simmons was my personal friend while I served in the A.M.E. Church as a Pastor. I met him through the late Dr. G.L. Champion, Sr. Dr. Simmons was a Scholar and a
Gentleman. Servant of God Well Done!
Latoya Irving
July 11, 2015
You have my deepest sympathy. Mr. Simmons was such an phenomenal individual. I have so many great memories. When I was stationed at Charleston AFB I met him from the workout group. Our workout sessions were at 5am, Monday-Friday, and he was always there. He was dedicated, and always positive. He always had a smile on his face, always encouraging, and had words of wisdom. He has such an positive impact on the workout group. The workout group will never be the same without him. He will be truly missed. He supported me, and always came to my events. Always loved, and never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, and I pray God bring you comfort during this time.
Janice Askew
July 4, 2015
Daniel and the Simmon's Family you are all in my prayers.
Joan (Simmons)McLeod
July 2, 2015
I pray continually for all the families. May you receive peace and comfort from God and the loving people in our country. We are all praying.
Reverend Carolyn A. Davis
July 2, 2015
Simmons Family,
I have fond memories of Reverend Simmons and have often recalled them in the past week. I will remember his spirit of happiness. May your memories of him bring you comfort.
Patricia Richards-Ruiz
July 1, 2015
May God Bless you and your family Rose during this time. RIP Rev. Simmons.
Love Patricia (Trish) and Roberto Ruiz
Jacksonville, FL
Mary Ellen Howared
July 1, 2015
Sorry about the loss of my classmate Daniel,we graduated from Palmetto High School in Mullins, SC.
July 1, 2015
Such a pleasant and fun gentleman who will be missed. How shocked at the learning of how you left us, but you are now resting peacefully. Thank you for all of the opportunities and people you introduced me to.
Debbie Greene - Dayton, Oh
Erica DuPree-Singleton
July 1, 2015
RIP Rev. Simmons
Glenda Fludd- Jerideau
July 1, 2015
I'm BLESSED to have known you, as a piece of my life's puzzled. Only a short stop by at Friendship A.M.E. but you took the time to share in your life's puzzle so graciously. Be BLESSED, and take your rest.
Christena Smalls
July 1, 2015
What a wonderful life....all day yesterday I wondered if I could be ready to meet the Lord as this man did. He is surely with the Lord and I will never forget his and the others sacrifice.
June 30, 2015
To the family of Rev. Dr. Daniel Simmons Sr.
I was a student of Rev. Simmons weekly Bible Study class at Mother Emanuel AME Church. I enjoyed his teachings, his sense of humor and the stories that he told us of his life experiences and that of his children. His classes were always lively and inspiring. He will be greatly missed.
With Sincere Sympathy
Azile O. Todd
Board of Stewards
June 30, 2015
Hold to God"s unchanging hand and most of all; Trust in the Lord.
Betty Casteal Springfield SC
Cathy Skelley
June 30, 2015
I was a classmate of Rev. Simmons at the USC School of Social Work and am thankful I had the opportunity to know him. I would like to send my sympathy to his family. I know you have wonderful memories and the prayers of so many, including mine, to strengthen you through this time. Cathy Wilson Skelley
Louis Johnson,Jr.
June 30, 2015
Louis&Georgette(Babara)Johnson,Jr.(Friendship AMERICA)
Remond & Maude Cooper
June 30, 2015
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.
Dorothy Evans
June 30, 2015
To the Simmons family, may God bless you and comfort you at this sad and difficult time. To God be the Glory.
Debra Green
June 30, 2015
Rev. Simmons has always inspired me during our teaching sessions at the Board of Examiner on how to be a great pastor to the people, thank you Rev Simmons for a work well done and to the family continue to hold on to God's unchanging hands. Rev. Debra Green pass student
Julie Gordon
June 30, 2015
Deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one, whose legacy of love, forgiveness, kindness lives on through you, his family.
Daniel Wilson
June 30, 2015
To the Simmons family, my family wish to extend our deepest sympathies to you and may God continue to be with you.
ANTHERENETTE WADE
June 30, 2015
I PRAY THAT GOD WILL YOUR FAMILY COMFORT IN YOU TIME OF THE LOST OF REV.SIMMONS . MAY THE PEACE OF GOD BE WITH YOU! LOVE YOU!
June 30, 2015
Brenda German Jones, Friendship AME Church, Mt. Pleasant, SC
Johnson - McLean Families
June 30, 2015
May God continue to Grant you all Comfort, Peace, and Understanding during this time.
Forever in Our Thoughts and Prayers!
Rev. Charles & Jeanette P. Singleton
June 29, 2015
Family, We pray with you as you say good-bye to your Loved One. Let us remember that earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. We love you.
Geraldine Lewis Hayes
June 29, 2015
I am deeply saddened by the death of my best friend and classmate from Palmetto High School, Mullins,SC. May God comfort your family and bring them peace and understanding. We know you will continue to watch over us from the heavens. Well done faithful servant, well done!
Octamiece Smalls
June 29, 2015
Sorry for the loss of a great man.God will take care of you.
Robert Newman
June 29, 2015
Reverend Daniel Simmons Sr. Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort and watch over you during this hard time. May Reverend Daniel Rest In Peace. May the Peace of the Lord be with you.
keith martin
June 29, 2015
My deepest sypmpathy.Dan and I served in the Spartanburg Dist. when he pastored Wayman and I pastored New Hope and First AME.
Barbara Clarke
June 29, 2015
Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God and he will give you strength.
Danny Cook
June 29, 2015
My thougd prayers are with your family and friends during this time of morning and beyond. I hope your passage will contribute to unity through out town and country. Be with God. We love you
Ann Robinson
June 29, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you.May God forever Bless And Keep You. Member of St. Philip A.M..E. Church Savannah Georgia.
Carolyn Bagley
June 29, 2015
My condolences to the Simmons family. Dan was a pleasure to know and work with during my tenure at the VA Regional Office in Columbia, SC. He will truly be missed. May God give you peace during this difficult time.
Julie Harden
June 29, 2015
It was heartbreaking to learn of Mr. Simmons' (and the others') death. I worked with him during his tenure with VA, in my role as VA Coordinator for the University of SC in Columbia. He was a mentor and friend. My sincere sympathy to the family. Mr. Simmons had a positive influence in my my work with the veterans that he also served, and i will never forget him.
Deanna Simmons McNeil, MD
June 29, 2015
My sympathy to the family for your loss. Rev. Simmons touched the lives of many people.
Melvin Capers
June 29, 2015
To the family of the Rev. Dr. Daniel L. Simmons - It was my great pleasure to have known, worked with and traveled with Dan Simmons for a number of years. We rode up and down the highways together going to many AME Church meetings. He and I talked almost every day, we were the best of friends. he was my buddy!!! Rest well Dan! You will be missed! Thank you for your friendship over the past nineteen years. God bless the Simmons family!
Melvin J. Capers
Marion, SC
Windy Carson-Smith
June 29, 2015
Our family grieves with you. I met Dan as a teenager through my cousins William and Jonell Hopkins. William and Dan studied social work together. He was funny, joyful and William's lifelong friend. He will be missed.
June 28, 2015
To the Simmons Family, words cannot express the shock and disbelief I felt when I found out Dan was attending Bible Study at Mother Emmanuel on that fateful night. I worked with Dan for a period at DVA and will always remember his kindness and smiles. I always remember speaking with him about a problem I was having getting some documents sent to me and he said "Don't worry, let me see what I can do." By the end of that day, I had the documents in my hands. Will always remember Dan. Be strong and may God's Mercy always be with each of you.
Sharon
June 28, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family!
Annie Mason
June 28, 2015
My prayers are with all nine families.
Jerome Woody
June 28, 2015
A true soldier in the army of the LOrd!!!
Jerome Woody
Claxton, Ga.
THE PRINGLE FAMILIES PRINGLETOWN
June 28, 2015
REST IN THE ARMS OF OUR GOD. FAMILY....GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU,THE NATION WILL LIFT YOU UP IN PRAYER.
Albert Neal
June 28, 2015
To the family of my friend, classmate at LSTS and Neighbor, my thoughts and prayers have been for you and with you as you go through this time. Virginia, my family and the Antioch Baptist Church of Columba, Inc. join me in my prayers.
Alvina Ross Foshee
June 28, 2015
The light of your love and life, will continue to shine in your families lives. GOD Bless and keep you
Glory Washington
June 28, 2015
To my Dear customer, the Rev. Daniel Simmons, may your soul rest in the bosom of Our Heavenly Father above. You were my dear and inspiring customer, who always enlightened my day when you came by to visit and shop with us at , The Coach store. After hearing of this tragedy, my heart has been so heavy. I going to miss that big smile you always had, along with that deep demanding voice, when you came by asking for those, "knock offs"(insider), by all of us here at Coach . Yet, I know your family and friends, and church family will miss you even more. My heart is sadden, but rejoicing at the same time, for you left us doing what God requires of us all, which is studying, teaching, sharing, and witnessing His Word to and among the Believers, as well as the Unbelievers. Sleep on Rev. Simmons in the arms of Our Heavenly Father!
Tonya Misuraca
June 28, 2015
To the Simmons Family, wanted to take a moment and say thank you for allowing us to share Rev. Simmons Sr. He brought several very important and significant ministries to Greater Zion AME and we will never forget his dedication to us.
God's grace and mercy to all of you.
Kim Smith
June 28, 2015
To the Simmons Family,
I am deeply sadden for your lost. I didn't know him but heard a few of his messages. Awesome man of GOD. I will continue to pray for your family.
GOD bless..
Deronda Baxter Lucas
June 28, 2015
Rest in peace...
Roslyn England (Melette)
June 28, 2015
LORD,Thank you for the priceless gift of your servant Rev. Daniel Simmons for the lives he has touched;mentored and loved. Such a tragic loss, my heartfelt sympathies to the family.I pray GOD's blessing upon you in your time of sorrow.
Judy Estep
June 28, 2015
I would have never believed Dan's life would have ended like this. I worked with Dan at the DVA and he seemed to always have a smile on his face. It is so comforting to know Dan was among the nine wonderful Christians who went to heaven. What a legacy he left. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Delores Simmons-Williams
June 28, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 27, 2015
The USC College of Social Work sends our thoughts and prayers to your family. Rev. Simmons was an alumnus of our MSW program and remembered fondly by his classmates as a kind and generous person. What a terrible loss....we hold you in lure hearts and wish you God's peace.
Alfreda Williams
June 27, 2015
To the Simmons Family
Earth has no Sorrow that Heaven Cannot Heal. Your family has my Deepest Sympathy at this difficult. We know Rev. Daniels lived his life telling others of GODS Grace & Mercy. To be absent in the body is to be Present with the LORD. All the victims of this hateful crime was serving GOD. In His House. May Our LORD who gives us the Peace that Surpasses All Understanding bring comfort to your family in knowing that Rev. Simmons death brought change. May GOD Bless Each Family is My Prayer. My Mother was Camilla Mitchell Simmons of Wadmalaw Island.
June 27, 2015
To all of the family and friends of Mr. Simmons Sr. I wish to send my deepest sympathy to all of you during this difficult time. But when we really think about it. The Grand Creator gave his only begotten son so that we could gain everlasting life. What else could we ask for. May our Grand Creator watch over all of you during this difficult time.
Douglas Lybrand
June 27, 2015
Dan was my supervisor from 1974-1976 at the Veterans Administration Regional Office in Columbia. He was a counselor for Vietnam Veterans and I was a work study student. I greatly admired Dan for his friendliness and strength of character. He was a living testament to the glory of God even then, 40+ years ago. I've often thought fondly of him and was greatly saddened to learn of his passing as he was truly a great man. He certainly touched my life and was a mentor in many ways. I'll never forget how he used to greet me saying, "What's happening MY BROTHER." I pray that God will comfort Dan's family in this difficult time. And I am grateful that his grace has continued to bring our cultures closer together. In Him.
June 27, 2015
Dear Family,
Please accept my profound sympathy. For an entire semester in 1971/72, I would meet Dan at 5AM in Columbia and sleep in his Cadillac while he drove us to Salisbury, NC for USC College of Social Work field placement at VA Hospital. A former Greyhound Bus driver, he loved to drive.
I lost touch with him after he left Columbia.
Words cannot express my sorrow. What a wonderful man in every way. He always had a smile, and always put others first. I will never forget his kindness.
Sincerely,
Michael D. Byrd, PhD, MPH, MSW
USC School of Public Health
Hidden Treasures Ferguson, Mo
Eddie & Jeniece Andrews
June 27, 2015
Condolences to the the entire Simmons family. I did not know Rev. Daniel Simmons. But I saw your family on Fox News. I was so amazed at your familie's strength. I could not sleep for two nights. I cried and prayed for your family. I still am praying for you. Please know that God is carrying you in his arms. I too suffered a great loss in 2014. I lost my father who was a preacher Bishop James L. Pittman suddenly and then my business was looted and totally destroyed in the Ferguson Riots months afterwards. I want to say that God carried me in his arms and he still is with me.Some days are a lot harder than others. But remember "Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning." Although my business was destroyed and my Father went to eternal rest I realized I still had a dream. Something no man can destroy. I know my father is with me in spirit always. May you find comfort in knowing your loved one is always with you as you continue to honor his legacy.
Shirley Dawkins
June 27, 2015
May God bless his family and keep them in his arm
June 26, 2015
The power of grace allows us to be what we need to be. Grace finds us in the midst of trouble and says "... its not ideal, but we can survive this if you trust me."
May the Peace of God be restored in your lives in the days to come.
Y. White
Virginia
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
June 26, 2015
In God's care rest in peace
June 26, 2015
May your soul rest in peace and may your memory last forever and ever.God Bless!
Jeanette & Ralph Stewart
Paula Belyeu
June 26, 2015
Prayers for God's strength, peace and comfort for your family!
Ronnie & Neva Coleman
June 26, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Simone Williams
June 26, 2015
To the Simmons Family:
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. May his memory live forever in your hearts.
Rose and Daniel, Jr., know that your C.A.Johnson family stands in prayer for you and your family during this difficult time.
May the peace and love of God give you comfort.
Simone Gilliam Williams and the C.A. Johnson Class of 1983
John and Debra Gardner St. Luke AME Church- Hollywood SC
June 25, 2015
Our Sympathy to the Simmons Family:
Praying for the Family in this time of grief. May God Bless each and everyone of you.
RIP Rev. Dr. Daniel Simmons, we love you but God loves you best.
Rev. Vernon H. Peters
June 25, 2015
Rev. Simmons, you were a true man of God. May your Soul Rest in Peace.
Vasilios Emmanuel Glimidakis
June 25, 2015
Dear Simmons and other families,
I am sorry for your loss. May his memory be eternal! God bless him and his family.
June 25, 2015
To the families: Words can't describe the sadness that is being felt for you from those who don't know you, but we feel because we heard of your tragedy via the news. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Please know that our Heavenly Father will help you deal with this terrible tragedy. God invites you:(Jeremiah29:12)...And YOU will certainly call me and come and pray to me, and Iwill listen to YOU."
Karen Snyder
June 25, 2015
May your faith in God's promises and beautiful memories of your loved one sustain you during this heartbreaking time and into the future. My heart grieves with you.
Lance Hiatt
June 24, 2015
Dear Simmons Family
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
You have given Rev Simmons. He will have eternal life. I think that is important. My family have watched and been so proud of your family: Faith and trust in Christ. There has been so much swirling around it is so hard to keep up with what is right. Y'all know what is right.
I lived in Charleston 5 years ago in Ansonborough. I know your beautiful Church Family. Although I do not know you personally, please know your extended Charleston family Loves and is praying for you.
Together there will be change. Your best example has set the stage for HUGE change. Please know, we love you and hate you are having to deal with this. Your loss is bringing the whole country together, but no family should have to endure that to make change.
Trust the Lord conquers all.
Deepest sympathy, Lance Hiatt and Tim Parks
Chapin, South Carolina
Bonnie sempier
June 24, 2015
Rev Simmons was a true man of God !
Hazel Smalls
June 24, 2015
Earth has no sorrows that heaven can not heal
Even though right now hurt is what you feel
Memories gained never cease
My prayers is for God to grant you peace
Love and encourage each other along the way
Be real and caring in whatever you do and say
Although our love one has depart
They belonged to God right from the start
Death when it comes is only a forever sleep
Knowing they are going away is why we weep
Have joy in knowour soul is for God to keep
Know our loss is Heavens gain
Live your life for Jesus you see them again
Be grateful for the memories through life you compile
Be reminded of their every smile
Be please for time spent all the while
Although the sorrow is hard to bear
Grieve as you will know God is near
Look up to God for strength each day
He'll be with you tocarry you all the way
It doesn't matter if you are young or old
Keep God first know He is in Control
Give God your life and hold on to His hand
Allow him to guide you with purpose for He holds the plan
Live, love, and do have faith to do your best
Trust the Lordto do the rest
written 5/14/15 by Hazel Smalls
Elaine Terry
June 24, 2015
My condolences to the family of Rev. Simmons. I remember him when he lived in Columbia and our families attended the same church. Hold to God's unchanging hands during this difficult time and rest assured that Rev. Simmons is walking in the light of our Lord Jesus Christ. God bless and keep you is my prayer.
L. R.
June 24, 2015
To the Simmons family I would like to send my condolences from the St. James A.M.E. Church family in Abbeville SC. May God continue to bless this family at this most difficult time. It is such a tragedy that someone had to lose their life in a horrific way. God bless!
Diane Smith
June 24, 2015
My thoughts and prays r with the family at this difficult time.
June 24, 2015
We met Rev. Simmons at The Family Gathering for the Calhoun-Breeden and Hayes families in Norfolk, Virginia. We enjoyed our conversation with him; he was a very pleasant man with a beautiful smile. We pray God's blessings on his children and his grandchildren. We are Rev. Simmons' cousins from Clio, SC.
Luther/Mildred Thomas
Clio, SC
Dr. Sandra Burton Thurman
June 24, 2015
May God be with your family at this difficult time.
Lizzi Rogers
June 24, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss, but awed by your attitude - that has been the thing which (so far as I can see) has dominated the press - that you are leading Charleston in expressions of forgiveness and genuine love (the hard stuff), and promoting unity and community in the face of such violence, is inspiring and incredible, and I take my hat off to you.
Thank you for the lessons, given at such a difficult time - they are poignant and important.
Lori O'Leary
June 24, 2015
I do not know how my words can help heal or mend, all I can say is I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Rhet Wilson
June 24, 2015
Reverend Simmons was a man who radiated kindness and the grace of God. My heart breaks for your loss.
Aisha Karimah
June 24, 2015
Praying for the family and friends of Rev. Simmons.
June 24, 2015
The Jackson family formerly of Seaboard Avenue, Mullins, SC sincerely convey our deepest sympathy to the Simmons family. We will certainly miss Rev. Daniel Simmons as a frequent visitor of our community.
As you are in God's hands, we remain prayfully yours.
THE JACKSON FAMILY, MULLINS, SC
Sherell Crawford
June 24, 2015
The Connectional YPD of the AME Church extends our deepest condolences during this difficult time! We keep you in our prayers! Praying peace for each of you!
Rev. & Mrs. Samuel Johnson, Sr.
June 24, 2015
We would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With prayers and sympathy,
Ronald Williams
June 24, 2015
At this time of sorrow,
may these truths sustain you...
Your loved one will always
be as close as a memory,
and the God of all comfort
will always be as close
as a prayer.
Mitrell Sanders
June 24, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. My sympathy goes out to your family at this most difficult time. May your family find comfort in drawing close to God at this most difficult time in your lives.
Gerald Grooms
June 24, 2015
This world will never know just how proud you were to serve the Father, but what the world will remember is you delivering the word of God boldly. You will always be in my prayers sir...RIP
Andra Watkins
June 24, 2015
It's unfair that no one will see the Reverend's beacon smile again. Please know my prayers are with you.
L.M. Richardson
June 24, 2015
With Deepest Sympathy to the Simmons Family. You all are in my prayers.
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