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Nathaniel Simmons Obituary

Family-Placed Death Notice

NATHANIEL L. SIMMONS Homegoing Celebration for Superintendent Nathaniel L. Simmons. Saturday, December 2, 2006, 11:00AM at Elizabeth Baptist Church, 4245 Cascade Rd. SW Atlanta (404)691-3946. Rev. Craig L. Oliver, Sr., Pastor. Presiding Prelate Bishop Chandler D. Owens Eulogist. Entombment Mt. Harmony (Mableton, GA). Remains in state 10:00AM. Viewing today Friday, December 1, 2006, 5:00PM at Citadel of Hope Evangelistic COGIC, 1517 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd. SW Atlanta (404) 753-8244, followed by Celebration of Life service at 7:30PM. Pastor Simmons leaves to cherish and celebrate loving memories is his loving wife, Lady Angelic Dewitt Simmons; daughters, Victoria Nicole Aleasse Simmons and Alexis Dominque Devereaux Simmons; He leaves his mother, Mrs. Willie Mae Simmons; brothers, Sean and Shannon Simmons. He leaves his father, Deacon Charles Reed, who remains proud of his accomplishments. His memory is lovingly held in esteem by his elder brother, Bishop Charles Reed (Dorothy). His sisters, Barbara Anderson (Michael) and Arlene Mitchell (Michael) are left with a love that transcends time. Special godchildren, Lavita Hayes, Jermaine Pope, Anita Wilson, Jesse Wilson, Sean Cook, Caleb Culbreath, Angel Carroll, Howard and Jaron Clark, and many others. Loving caregivers and special friends. Spiritual sons and daughters are now bearers of the legacy. The Church Family of Citadel of Hope is left as a living memorial of the resounding impact of the life of this great leader. Thousands are saddened but joyful at the Homegoing of Pastor Nathaniel Ladson Simmons. Farewell, Dear Servant. We hear you declaring, "Do not question, dear ones. Remember that the "hows" belong to God" We will see you again. Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home (Family Owned & Operated) 1003 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd. SW 404-758-1731.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Nov. 28 to Dec. 1, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Nathaniel Simmons

534 Entries

Nicole DownieFraser

August 17, 2025

I remember him from Roy brown church and he would come and do revival @ our church bible faith where bishop foster is the pastor Nathan was a power house and he was never afraid to preach the truth he was always a blessing to me and I still listen to his sermons today on the internet RIP my brother and friend see you again

Evang. Dr. Katrina M. Sanders

August 5, 2025

Oh how I miss Supt. Nathan Simmons; I met him personally at the International Holy Convocation in Memphis, Tenn at the Cook Convention Center: He autography my book, his first one; he kept it real and Holy! Oh how we need him today! Rest brother Supt. We'll see you in the morning:

James Scott

May 16, 2025

I discovered prophet Nathan Simmons in 2020 when I was gone through tough times since I've been listening to him I've learned so much and my faith has inclined God bless his family that he left behind peace and blesses to allaw

Willie Clemons

May 2, 2025

Rest in peace Prophet I truly enjoyed your ministry. When I did began to follow his ministry his time on earth had come to a close. His sermons will forever live on.

Stella Barnes

January 7, 2025

I send sympathy to the family, May the Lord forever strengthen you and keep you! I know it has been a while, I pray that you all are well! God Bless you all!

Stella Barnes

January 7, 2025

This was a truly man of God, that truly blessed my life. I will always treasure the messages that he brought. It was always a Word from theLord

Pemberton Gordon III

December 4, 2024

In 2008 I was going through a really tough time economically. I have never met Nathan Simmons. However, I found his messages on youtube praying and preaching. I would listen every day. It built up my faith and as I began to pray and praise God - my situation turned around. He was a blessed man of God.

Toni Wilder Pate

November 22, 2024

The Wilder Family will forever miss our brother, Nathan.

Mrs. Toni Campbell & Family

November 22, 2024

This Great Man of God left a powerful impact on my family's life that still resonates to this day.
My wedding ceremony was performed by Pastor Romey Mines in Pastor Simmons absence...
On October 2,2004 ...The church it's self was a historical land mark .. The power of God that permeated through Pastor Simmons out weighed
that history with respect !!!
continue to rest in our Heavenly Father's care for to be absent in body is to be present with the Lord ...Amen

Leigh Logan

November 22, 2024

Sending love and strength to the family during this difficult day. May the memories you´ve shared bring comfort.

Debra Andrews-Davis

September 5, 2024

Pastor Nathan Simmons your profound way of delivering Gods word is profoundly missed in this earthly world

Prophetess Andrea Johnson

April 26, 2024

Your legacy will live on in the lives of the ones that you have touched. Rest on Prophet

Leigh Logan

April 10, 2024

It´s now 2024, and I´ve just discovered the late Rev. Nathaniel Simmons. How I´ve "missed out" on his work! I´m grateful for the clips and videos left behind...depicting his fervor and zeal for the Lord!

Grace Asquith

June 2, 2023

Greetings,
I first heard of the prophet pastor Nathan Simmons from my classmates while attending the McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University. After being blessed by his messages from the top of my head to the sole of my feet, I introduced him to my mother and sister, who has since gotten stuck on the messages we played daily. I thank God and pray for his then-wife, children, brothers and sisters, cousins, friends, god-children, and all who came to know prophet Nathan, especially his precious mother and father who brought him into this world through Jesus Christ. Thank God for knowing him after his death. Thank you, family, of the prophet Nathan.
Blessings and Favor
Prophetess Grace Asquith

Grace Asquith

June 2, 2023

I learned of pastor prophet Nathan Simmons from one of my classmates at Mercer University while studying at the McAfee School of Theology. After watching his sermons, and was still being blessed from the top of my head to the sole of my feet. I then introduced him to my mother and sister, and they are blessed every day by watching his messages.
I know he is looking down even on the messages he preached. However, God needed this messenger up there with him.
Thank God for Pastor Nathan Simmons and his family, from his then-wife, sisters, and brothers to his children, mother, and father, who brought him into this world. Blessings and Favor,
Prophetess
Grace Asquith

Toni Wilder Pate

November 22, 2022

Nathan, you are forever loved and missed by the Wilder family.

Dwayne Loughridge

November 23, 2021

Word cannot express how deeply you're missed in my life. The honor of serving with and for you when you would come to California specifically to New Haven Church Of God In Christ and how you personally took the time in that short time to speak into my life and the life of my wife who at that time was just my fiancee and now we're about to be 19yrs married. You taught be soo much directly and indirectly. I wish you were here to see some of the things that have manifested while waiting on the other things to manifest because you were indeed a true prophet and walked in humility. Love and miss you.

Toni Wilder Pate

November 22, 2021

Our Brother Nathan will forever be missed by the Wilder Family. Nathan was such a help to my father, the Late Bishop Norton B. Wilder. He impacted our young people in such a positive way that many have followed his example and are serving the people of God in Ministry. Continue to rest well Nathan, well done thy good and faithful servant.

Wilcox

September 6, 2021

OMG I to just came across this powerful anointed message "your prophetic destiny" on YouTube. Didn´t realize he had gone on to Glory. Look at God, 15 years later and the word spoken still impacting lives. Pray this ministry has continued on with this sound Godly teaching. Pray the family is also well.

Karen Johnson

May 26, 2021

I've just learned about Pastor Simmons, thru You tube about a week ago, I believe God led me to his page, at that time I didn't know that he had transition to be with the Lord!!! I thank God that I'm hearing his powerful messages that he has left with us.... It has really helped me with my daily walk with the Lord!!! Prayers for his family, friends and his Church family, Rip Elder Simmons!!!

Odolph Wright

November 23, 2020

He was a Soldier in Gods army. His season impacted the army of God!!

SHARON ROCHELLE

November 29, 2007

THIS MAN OF GOD IMPACTED MY LIFE IN SUCH A PROFOUND WAY!!!!

GOD BLESS YOU, SIS. SIMMONS AND FAMILY.

WE AT WEST ANGELES, LOVED PASTOR SIMMONS, AND HE IS MISSED!

harvey merkerson

November 28, 2007

RIP-Pastor Simmons
We love you and aprreciate all that you have done spiritually for our family. Truely you gave us meat and substance that we might be able stand in days like these.
holiness is still right Pastor Simmons--You taught us not to compromise the word of GOD and most of all - you not only taught us to pray but you lead us into prayer where we can encounter GOD! You were a true servant-leader.
you encouraged
you empowered
but most of all you lead by example.
lovingly in the hands of our heavenly FATHER-
the merkerson family
modesto, ca

November 27, 2007

Pastor it is one year since you left this life, for life eternal with our Lord. Please know that your anointed word ministry continues for one in our hearts, and with countless others who are just learning of the great power of God through other sites - youtube.com, etc. Many people know of the dispensation of the power of God even as you no longer remain with us. The Word is still live and transforming lives! What a testimony! Many are just learning of your then ministry with us in this life. Thank God for your works!

Not a day goes by without us thinking of you and recalling beautiful things you've done for the saints and many of the mothers. A prayer warrior, prophetic giant and word evangelist -- thank you Sir!

We remember you coming in shouting on 2611 and at 1517 during the middle of praise and worship. We recall you laying hands on the people and the aisles would be filled. We remember how you taught us -- Who told you that God couldn't deliver? Oh how you would wail for the people and intercede openly in tongues and with tears offered up to the Lord.

Sunday night services will never be the same. Communion services were to be cherished. You reminded us Sir at the end of those services. Saints, don't let His NAME go down! Ah.. bless God!

We miss you and thanks for being a great Pastor and man of God!

Evangelist Karen Roberts

November 26, 2007

To the Family, and Church of a Powerful and Great Man of God.("Nathaniel Simmons") That has and will be greatly missed I want you to know that you are yet in my prayers God bless and keep you.

Judy Page-Talley

November 23, 2007

What a mighty man of valor, I am sadden by the news of this awesome man of God, truly he was dear to our family and we will miss him so so much. May his wife and family continually be bless and the joy of the Lord is your strength. Love Mother Page

Pastor:Barbara Young

November 16, 2007

I just found out about Rev:Simmons,WoW what a preacher.
Thank God his Legecy will go on.
His words have truly touched my life.May God forever bless his family,and REv.Simmons Rest in Peace.

Tarisa Tribue

September 11, 2007

I recently learned of Pastor Simmon's death. Wow what an impact he had on the body of Christ and the world. The way God used him to minister to ALL was truly amazing.

Pastor Paul & Sis Rhonda Weeks

July 6, 2007

May God bless you and your family.

Elder Jack & Missy. Cassaundra Webb

June 29, 2007

This is a sad day for me and my family..I have just learned of the death of this great man and I am very sad to just now here of this...But just to know this great man was wonderful and to be in his presence was wonderful...we love you family and may God continue to see you through.....

Jermaine Pope

June 4, 2007

Dear Pastor,
You've had the greatest impact on my life and the time I had the pleasure to spend with you will last a lifetime. You are truly a Father to the Fatherless. I wish I had the chance to say goodbye. What you have taught me will carry me forever and I cannot thank you enough. The passion for Jesus you passed on to me still remains. I will see you again.

Gemia Long

February 22, 2007

Hearing Nathanial Simmons preach changed my life.The family is in my prayers.

S.L. Ryder

January 1, 2007

Our hearts were sadden to learn of the passing of the late Nathaniel Simmons. Our prayers are sent to his wife, his children, and other family members. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. May you find comfort in the assurance that Nathaniel is resting in the bosom of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Catherine Middleton

January 1, 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.

Elder and Sister Hill

December 30, 2006

My family and I are very sorry to hear of the homegoing of Pastor/Prophet Nathaniel Simmons. I say Pastor because although I was not a member of his church, I heard of the wonderful pastoring spirit that he exemplified. I say Prophet because I was honored to hear and see his prophetic gift in operation and to I know that there are countless lives that he allowed the Lord to use him to reach and that will never be forgotten. He has left a legacy for generations to follow and our prayer is that his humble, gifted and powerful anointing will continue on in the many lives that he touched including mine. Myself and my wife send our deepest love to First Lady Simmons and the family. Be comforted in knowing that we will see him again. In Christ-

Elder Henry Robinson

December 28, 2006

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. I was blessed to meet Pastor Simmons through a mutual friend, Pastor Rodney Howard. Pastor Simmons spoke highly of his wife and children. I was motivated by his special annointing when he was in my presence. You have my deepest sympahty and my prayers are with you and your family in the days ahead.

Bernice Carr, Ormond

December 24, 2006

Pastor, through your time spent with Jesus Christ has blessed me to who I am today. In 1992 when i walked into 2611 MLK Drive I knew from the fisrt moment I walked into Citade of Hope I knew that it would be a place that I could find the Lord Jesus Christ and find rest unto my soul. Pastor you had spoken many things into my life and blessed be beyond measures. I loved the Jesus in you and I was blessed to have the pleasure of knowing you. Thank you my dear Pastor, Brother,and Friend for blessing me.
Thank you and I will alway's love you. First Lady, If there is anything that I can do for you let me know.

Eld. Robert Johnson Jr.

December 21, 2006

To Lady Simmons, the children, extended family, and church family: During this very delicate season that you all are facing I am joining in concert with the many other thousands in prayer for you. Even though I did not know Pastor Simmons personally, he has affected me from a distance. I have walked where you all are now over thirteen years ago. I know God will see you through. Take your time in coming back to ministry, you all need your space. You will continue to be in my prayers.

GLORIA JORDAN

December 20, 2006

MY LIFE WAS REALLY TOUCH BY EVANGELIST SIMMONS . HE WOULD COME TO OUR CHURCH, PROGRESSIVE MINISTRIES, AND SPEAK. THE POWER AND ANNOINTING OF GOD THAT WAS ON HJS LIFE WAS LIKE NONE OTHER. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. BUT, I WILL SEE HIM AGAIN ONE DAY. I SAY TO THE FAMILY, BE ENCOURAGED. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. TO MRS. SIMMONS, I JUST LOST MY HUSBAND OF 34 YEARS IN JULY VERY SUDDENLY. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. AS WE LOOK TO GOD, HE WILL STRENGTHEN US. GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN UNDER HIS CARE.

Paula Gadson

December 20, 2006

First Lady Simmons:

I am "forever" greatful for the pastoral care that was given to the boys ( Joseph & Isaiah) and I during the most difficult time in my life. We love you and the girls so much... To this day my sons now 16 & 18 stop in their tracks when they here his ( Pastor Simmons) voice via (radio,tv,or tape). They call him the "micheal Jordan" of preachers, but I call him "pastor", because he pushed me to pray when I felt like giving up.

I am sad that he is not here with "us", but I accept and rejoice that he is in our Heavenly Father's ultimate care now.

Love Always, Evang. Paula Gadson & the Boys ( Joseph & Isaiah)

Aswan Holmes

December 20, 2006

God Bless You...My prayers are with you. God's stength is made perfect in your time of weakness. He will give you the strength to make it through this tough time.

Arnetta Washington

December 19, 2006

I was very sorry to hear of the homegoing of Nathan Simmons. It has been a while since I seen him, but I shall never forget the impact his ministry had on my life, and the entire town of PennsGrove N. J. years ago. To Angelic (Angel) and your children, my prayers are forever with you. God Bless you and contiue to keep you and your beautiful girls.

Monica Williams

December 18, 2006

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

Carol A. Smalls

December 18, 2006

To First Lady Simmons, Victoria and Alexis there is so much that I can say about Pastor Simmons because he was so many things to me and my children Ervin and Qwentin. I first met Pastor when he came to my church in South Carolina to run a revival for our choir anniversary. When I moved to Atlanta, GA there was no question about where I was going to attend. I was amazed about the way church was conducted and became more aquainted with Pastor. I had the priviledge to, not only be apart of an awesome ministry by far, but also to serve the MIGHTY MAN OF GOD!! Pastor was not only my spiritual father, but a natural father figure to my two children when I lost my husband. Pastor didn't only spoke the word, he lived the word. He prayed, he fasted, he preached and he praised. It was how he said what he said to you that made you want to just live for God in a way that you never thought you could and reach for higher height's that you didn't think that you could reach! I appreciate Pastor for being a model of what a real man of God is destined to be. As a spiritual Father, he taught, corrected, he praised, but most of all he loved you as much as any Father could love his children. Knowing Pastor, I became a better parent and worshiper of God. First Lady as Pastor would say "AS LONG AS THERE'S LIFE, THERE IS HOPE" keep your head up, be encourage, keep on moving and I know you will take care of the girl's. Remember God got your back!!!

Love you First Lady Simmons

Carol, Ervin II and Qwentin Smalls

Elder Henry Thrower

December 18, 2006

There is no way that you will read all of the entries in this log, but I offer my condolences in the hopes that as the weeks continue to flash by you will come to treasure these living momentos to the impact that you allowed your husband to have. Thank you so very much for sharing him with us.

Time is a precise, cold machine that does not regard the passing of men, great or small. It moves with deadly precision to accomplish the next second and the next. Only 2 things bring balance to time: memory and legacy. Time can never steal that. May the memory of Pastor Simmons' words and deeds and the spiritual legacy that he perpetuated live ever more vibrantly as the years pass.

Elder Henry Thrower

Renita Harris-Abernathy

December 17, 2006

God Bless your family. May you keep looking towards the hills from whence cometh your help. We celebrate the life that ends and the new life that begins.

Rev. Michael J. R. King

December 16, 2006

Lady Simmons, your husband was a mighty man of God. Our prayers are with you and the family during this time. Grace & Mercy Ministries, Founder, Rev. Michae J. R. King, Wilmington, DE.

Pastor Brian Curley

December 16, 2006

I can't believe it! I knew Nathan from way back in Portsmouth, VA BEFORE he was even a pastor! He was a young evangelist who was ON FIRE like you wouldn't believe! They always teased him (the haters), but he was the single MOST INFLUENCE to me getting into ministry and now I am a Pastor of a successful church here in OHIO. I wish that I got to know him and stay in contact with him but we WILL all meet again one day and talk it over! To the family -- be STRONG IN THE POWER OF HIS MIGHT! we are praying for you and your strength! As Nathan would often sing -- "Let God Arise and His enemies be Scattered!"

Ronald and Donna Wilson

December 15, 2006

Lady Simmons,

I just learned of the passing of your husband, Pastor Nathan Simmons. I can't tell you what a blessing your husband has been to me. He visited our church in Philadelphia on several occasions, and delivered what thus said the Lord. I pray God's strength for you and your family.

Jimmy Jones

December 13, 2006

God Bless You Lady Simmons. I want you to know that I'm praying for you and your daughters. I first met pastor Simmons in North Carolina when I attended Greater Salem Church. I then moved to Huntsville, Al. I really loved his minisrty. Pastor Simmons spoke life into my life,and it all came to pass. He was truly a real man of God. The services were beutiful as well as anoited. God bless you .
You can email me at [email protected]
Elder Jimmy Jones

Pastor Wendell F. Miller

December 13, 2006

Lady Simmons we are praying for you here in Philly.. Much Love always

j wynn

December 12, 2006

I was truely blessed by the ministry that Pastor Simmons shared with us all. My prayers are with you

Prophetess Kimara Watts

December 12, 2006

I will always remember Pastor Simmons last words to me during a service in Detroit. He said "Don't worry about folk talking about you...Worry when they stop"!
Lady Simmons though we've never met...You must be powerful, beautiful and special because Pastor Simmons said when he gets married it will take a powerful, beautiful and special Woman of God to be his wife. May God's peace and blessings be with you and your daughters.

Pastor Michael Nesby

December 11, 2006

Grace & Peace be unto you Lady Simmons,Daughters and Citadel of Hope. I was greatly blessed to have met, sat with and played for Pastor Simmons when he was on MLK on a couple of Sunday nights, but I was more blessed one night when he laid hands on me and spoke a prophetic word in my life that HAS/DID come to pass. Truly he was an ANOINTED YIELDED VESSEL for God and because of the word he spoke into my life years ago on MLK, I NOW walk in that anointing as well. God Bless the Spirit, Legacy and Ministry of the ONE & ONLY Pastor,Prophet, Preacher, Teacher, Apostle Nathan L. Simmons.

And to the Citadel of Hope remember what Pastor Simmons has taught you and know that "As Long As There Is Life, There Is Hope" I CAN'T HEAR NOBODY!!!!!

Terry and Jenean Holmes

December 11, 2006

To First Lady Simmons:
You are in our prayers. Our lives have been touched by the powerful annointing messages that your husband delivered down in Mississippi. I can still hear him saying "Preach that thang boy!!" Truly he was an annoited man of God and will be greatly missed.

Deborah Redwine Thompkins

December 11, 2006

I am so thankful to God to have been personally ministered to and touched by such a man as Prophet Simmons. Lady Simmons and Family thank you for sharing such a "Gift from God" with so many. My prayers are with you.

St. Paul SOP Pentecostal Fellowship Ministries

December 11, 2006

To the family of Prophet Simmons... you are forever in our prayers.

Lady Starks Starks

December 10, 2006

First Lady Simmons: We've never met but my heart and prayers are going out to you and your family. God is able to help you through this time of sorrow. Remember, God always knows best.

Tashia Johnson

December 10, 2006

I will miss you Pastor Simmons. You were the last Man of God that I really looked up to as a leader. You were always good shephard to your flock. I'll remember every warm greeting, word of love and concern, and firm gospel you shared in my hearing. Lady Simmons and girls, may God help you find the strength within to make it through each day.

Theresa Hannible

December 10, 2006

Grace and Peace:

Lady Simmons, I recently hear of the passing of your husband, Pastor Nathaniel Simmons.
I recall the first time I met him in the year of 1989, he was so anointed and on fire for God: for he truly loved the Lord.

In addition to seeing him for first time, he would later call me out; ministering a solid word to me from the Lord. A good word that, I still ponder within my heart even unto this day.

The word of the Lord says: How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things and Pastor Simmons did just that – AMEN!

Pastor Nathaniel Simmons will be missed.

Lady Simmons, I will keep you and your love ones in my fervent prayers.

God bless you,

Sis Deborah Hawk

December 9, 2006

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Pastor Rocco Wellington

December 9, 2006

Please allow myself and the Bread of Life COGIC in Youngstown, Ohio to offer condolences to the Simmons family on the lost of a great Man of God. I did not know Evang. Simmons, but I heard him in Memphis a number of times. Powerful, powerful man. May God strengthen and empower his family as well as his church family in this hour of bereavement.

PASTOR HAZEL PERRY

December 8, 2006

GOD BLESS YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. BISHOP SIMMONS WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY THE ONE NATION UNDER GOD DELIVERANCE TEMPLE. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS LADY WILLIAMS AND FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU ALWAYS

Bishop Eric McDaniel

December 8, 2006

To Lady Simmons and the girls and the Citadel family,

I am so sorry that I was not able to attend the services for Pastor Simmons. He was special to me and my wife. We go back many many years. You all never cease to be in our thoughts and prayers. If we can ever do anything for you please let us know. God bless.

Evan. Crystal LEWIS

December 8, 2006

To Lady Simmons & the girls. Thanks for sharing such an awesome man of God. Pastor Simmons will be greatly missed by the body of christ worldwide. Always remember earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. Lady Simmons another chapter in your life has opened. The mantle has fallen on you woman of God. Run with the vision. If there is anything I can do for you and the girls don't hesitate to call me.

Jill Mattocks

December 8, 2006

So many people were blessed and nutured by the immense wisdom that came of the veins of this awesome vessel. We were priviledged to have been in his presence. Now his assignment is complete and we must finish our course.

Patricia Swint

December 8, 2006

I never believed that GOd really spoke to people until he used pastor Simmons to speak to me. That was a life-saving event for me because I was on my way to commit suicide. I thank God for pastor Simmons and I am very saddened by the news of his death.

Monica Lewis

December 8, 2006

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

Windy Fields

December 8, 2006

I started to read everyone else's comments and not write anything,but I just had to say something. I just found out about Pastor Simmons transition and going home to be with the Lord on last night which was December 7th from my husband. I only came in contact with Pastor Simmons one time which was in 1994 at the Baptist Center in Yemassee,South Carolina. He was late getting to the Center (traffic), but OH MY GOD!!!!!!! nobody in the house even cared. He came out STRAIGHT PREACHIN' LIKE A CRAZY MAN!!!!JESUS!!!! You talkin' bout the power of God!!! Think about a volcano erupting it was pure anointing !! My pastor was so stirred that we went back the next night, POWERFUL!POWERFUL!POWERFUL!!!(excuse me I got excited at the thought of it) You don't get that kind of anointing by twidling your thumbs. Now, Don't that make you wanna shout?!!!!! WHAT AN IMPACT!!!
ANYWAY!!In Pastor Simmons' honor: To His natural.and church families,and those who were touched by him, I salute you in the name of Jesus Christ God be with you through the grief process. God has a way of turning our mourning into dancing during these times. Remember HE is very near to us, and helps us go through and that he will never leave us alone. At some point during the process your thoughts will focus more on the things that meant the most to you about Pastor what he said, mannerisms etc etc.and your pain of loss will be lessoned. Though you may have to shed a tear during your melancoly( bitter sweet moments) Go through and grow through.
Peace and Love Sis.Fields
Sing with me::::::::::::::::::
Thank you Lord! Thank you Lord! Thank You Lord! I jus t want to thank you Lord. You've been sooo good, you've been so good, you've been sooo goood! I just want to thank you Lord. Bless the Lord O' my soul and all that is within me bless His Holy NAME!!!!! Hallelujah!!! Be ENCOURAGED YALL

Evangelist Deborah Redwine Thompkins

December 8, 2006

I am so grateful that God allowed my life to be touched personally by the Minstry of Prophet Nathan Simmons. First Lady Simmons, Thank You for your generosity in sharing such a "Gift from God" with so many. Be Encouraged and God Bless

Elder William E. Stinson, Sr.

December 8, 2006

Grace and peace be unto you From God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Wish to express to the family of the man of God, Bishop Nathaniel Simmons that our prayers are will you. Be encouraged, knowing to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

Pastor Roderick Durant

December 7, 2006

First Lady & Church family,
I had the opporunity to be at the Homegoing Celebration of Pastor Simmons, what a tribute of celebartion that was given. we are praying for you and the church. God will continue to bless you.

Brigette Sherman

December 7, 2006

To First Lady Simmons and the Citadel Of Hope Family: My thoughts and prayers are certainly with you all during this time, Pastor Simmons will be missed, he was a great man of God. God bless you all!

Missionary Donna Spearman

December 7, 2006

May the blessing of God continue to rest upon you and your family during this time of bereavement.

Penteocstal Tabernacle COGIC (Beloit, Wisconsin)

Annette Jones

December 7, 2006

I would like to express my sincere condolences to the Simmons family my name is Annete Jones I did not get a chance to meet pastor Simmons, however I had an opporunity to be blessed with one of his CD's while attending the church of God in Christ Convocation 2005, held in Memphis Tn. I am a single parent with one child who was recently called into the ministry in 2005, this past summer my daughter Lauren had the oppurtunity to attend Emory University for a whole month for their Youth Theological Initiative Summer program, upon arriving for the program along with 45 other youth from around the country Lauren faced great opposition but God dropped pastor Simmons spirit into mine and I called on the elders to intercede on Lauren's behalf. My contact person was Sister Jones, she began to pray and told me that I should not worry about my daughrter while she was in Atlanta.Sister Jones later called my daughter at Emory University and prayed with her. I will forever hold those memories dear to my heart and thank God for just dropping a nugget in my path in the way of Pastor Nathaniel Simmons ministry.Stay encourged and God will give you strength to make it through.

Elizabeth Davis

December 7, 2006

May God continue to guide you through this difficult time. We do have the Hope of God In Christ. Please know that Pastor Simmons did not live his life for naught, he added many jewels to Jesus' crown. We will miss him. We will keep his messages in our heart. Joy will come in the morning. Be blessed, in Jesus name.

sippio smith

December 7, 2006

IS IT POSSIBLE FOR ANYONE TO SCAN , COPY AND PLACE A COPY OF THE HOMEGOING SERVICES
FOR PROPHET SIMMONS ON THE INTERNET.THIS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED AND WILL SERVE AS A MEMORIAL FOR THIS GREAT MAN OF GOD.
REGRETFULLY, MANY WERE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THE SERVICES. OR WILL SOME MEDIA BE AVAILABLE.

Elder E. LaMarr Scales

December 6, 2006

Lady Simmons & Family,
I was blessed to serve your husband in 1996. My life will never be the same. He married My wife & I who was a member there at Citadel. God use him to perfect the prophetic call on my life with this prayer, "Anoint ME or Kill Me oh God" I will miss him

Love,

Bishop C. L. & Dr. Willie M. Howard, DD, Presiding Bishop, DUNAMIS Interdenominational Fellowship, Inc.

December 6, 2006

To Lady Simmons:
Your husband was a jewel and an anointed man of God who God used during his time. He paved the way for many other preachers and set a standard of HOLINESS. To that- God be the GLORY. He will be missed but thought of forever.

J. Lester Dawsey

December 6, 2006

To the Simmons Family:
My prayers are with you in the time of your great loss.The man of God was a great push to alot of people. And do know that God has forgotten has labor of love for the body of Christ.In the most of it all remember that God has all of it in his hand.

Eric & Nancy Perry

December 6, 2006

On behalf of Pastor Eric Perry & the Shiloh Gospel Temple Church Family, we would like to express our love and condolence to the family.

Minister Travis J. Robertson

December 6, 2006

Praise the lord!

To Lady Simmons, my prayer dear sis is that god will comfort you and give you peace (shalom).

To the church family and all of his alanta cogic spiritual brothers and sisters. my prayer is that you remember his ministry and what he ministered. my heart is broken, he was a true man of god. I would always go down to first mt olive/ bishop olive brown to hear him minister. He was truly a preacher and teacher. i will miss him coming to b-more and preaching up a storm and causing hell's angels to depart back to their rightful place "hell"
my prayer is that the church will continue to do your pastor. be real,
help the people that is what pastor nathan would want you to do.

i just can't believe that this preaching prophet is gone. man....

be blessed.

minister t.j. robertson

Curtis Jones III

December 6, 2006

What a powerful Man of God!
Well done thy good and faithful servant.

Elder & Mrs. Melvin Fudge II

December 6, 2006

To Lady Simmons and The Citadel Church family may God strengthen you during this time of transition. God will walk you through. I appreciate Prophet Simmons's ministry. He was a blessing to the St. Andrew C.O.G.I.C. church.

Pastor Vandell & Lady Cynthia Atkins, Sr., Restoration Revival Ministry

December 5, 2006

Grace & Peace Be Unto You,
Lady Angelic Simmons & Family

We will "sincerely" miss Pastor Nathaniel Simmons. Our Love and Prayers are with you, your daughters, and the Citadel of Hope family. We will forever cherish the memories with Pastor Simmons praying, preaching, and singing together--enjoying the Lord, with the Body of Christ! We were priviledged to have Pastor Nathaniel Simmons, as God-Father to our son, Vandell N. Atkins, III. May the Continual Blessing, and Comfort of the Lord Be with You, Always!

Pastor Cliff Daniels

December 5, 2006

Prophet Nathan Simmons will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched, the impact he made on my life will never be forgotten. The prophetic words he poured into me are conyinually pushing me toward my God-ordained destiny. My greatest honor was to serve this great God-man whenever he would minister in New York. Thank you Lady Angelique for sharing your husband with the world. We the Rehoboth Family Worshi Center of St. Albans, NY will continue to uphold you and Citadel in prayer.
Maranatha

Bishop Kevin Chambers

December 5, 2006

My prayers are with the family and the church at large...

+Bishop Kevin Chambers

Bishop J C Brown Sr.

December 5, 2006

I would like to take this time on behalf of The Church Of God In Christ Jesus Inc. To extend our deepest prayers to Lady Simmons and family, Pastor Simmons will be deeply missed, However, we can rest easy knowing that "What is to come is better than what has been" for our friend Pastor Nathaniel Simmons.

Pastor James & Sis. Agnes Connelly

December 5, 2006

We the members of Anointed Christian Temple C.O.G.I.C set ourselves in agreement with the fervant prayers of the righteous, God's omnipotent power undergird and strengthen during these times. It's our prayer that the church family rally behind Elect Lady Simmons & the family to be true armorbearers. Our Brother will be missed. I'm glad that God allowed Him to Minister here in the Eastern New York Jurisdictions.

vanesssa mangum

December 5, 2006

when i did not know, what it meant to be in the place where god wanted me to be at such a time in my life about maybe 14 years ago, god greatly used pastor simmons in durham nc at shepherd middle school, that night has never left me,so glad i was able to meet such man that love the lord as he has, and the love yet lives in christ, where nathaniel simmons is now at rest.

Evangelist Verna Anderson

December 5, 2006

First Lady Simmons and Family
II Cor.5:1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
My prayers are with you and your family.

Bishop and Firstlady Arthur Jones, Sr.

December 5, 2006

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Ps. 116:15 Our love and prayers are with you Lady Simmons and your girls. May the Lord forever keep you in his care.

All People Internationl Church, Inc.

Pastor Rodney Antoine

December 5, 2006

The church family of Greater Tabernacle Ministries, Inc. are praying with you Lady Simmons that God will strengthen you, your girls and the Citadel of Hope Church Family. But know and remember this that their is no sorrow that Jesus cannot heal. We love you and will greatly miss the ministry of Prophet/Superintendent Simmons.

Elder Rita Prior

December 5, 2006

To Lady Simmons & Family and the Citadel Church congregation:

My first introduction to this great prophet/man was his sermon, WHO TOLD YOU MY GOD COULDNT DELIVER ME! Oh my GOD! I still remember that to this day. My pastor always told us WHATEVER YOU DID TO GET DELIVERED, KEEP DOING IT TO STAY DELIVERED. I read that scripture in DANIEL monthly!

I know that all these references to scripture that have been posted does not take away the fact that you are missing a person at dinner, on the drives to church, and in your pulpit. Our words can not bring back the person you miss, however, we can say in FAITH that THIS IS THE LORD'S DOING AND IT IS MARVELOUS IN OUR SIGHT.

Pastor Odolph Wright

December 4, 2006

Grace and Peace be unto you Lady Simmons. I thank God for the charge and opportunity to serve God's Man Servant Pastor Simmons as he ministered in the Eastern New York, Connecticut and New Jersey Jurisdictions of the Churches of God In Christ. My friend and my brother shall be missed. From the members of The New Greater Mount Olive COGIC in Brooklyn New York

Alton Rowe

December 4, 2006

Sister Simmons and Family,

I was touched and blessed by the ministry of Supt. Nathan Simmons when he traveled to the Greensboro NC area. I'm sorry he had to leave us so soon, but God knows best. He was a young man that simply preached holiness and he believed in having a solid prayer life. He made an impact and there will never be another like the late great Supt. Nathan Simmons! My prayers are with you.

William Whitaker II

December 4, 2006

It is without a doubt that God knows best. The ministry of this great man of God will never die. My prayers are with you Lady Simmons and children. Citadel...now do what you've been taught to do..Trust in the Lord with all your heart..God will take care of you..In prayer Bishop-elect W. Raymond Whitaker II or as Pastor Simmons would say..Pastor Peter Gunn..my friend..Love ya

Roger Johnson

December 4, 2006

I will miss Prophet Nathan Simmons, He was a real Man of God and a great leader of people that were called to the Office of Prophets, we finally had an example that mattered. He did make a difference, i know you might have slept for a second or something if that long cause i know you got your shout on and on and on. Thank you for the example of how God never forgets His people and is always alive in the earth. Thru your giftings and the way you let the Lord use you, the young prophets had an example thanks, you make the earth realm more tollerable for the People of God and showed what a real calling is.

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