Photo courtesy of Gethers Funeral Home - Moncks Corner
Moncks Corner, South Carolina
Feb 2, 1934 – Aug 28, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Henry L. Simmons, Sr. of Moncks Corner, SC, who departed this life on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Rodella S. Simmons; and children, Iris Elaine Simmons and Fabian Simmons.
He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Henry L. Simmons, Jr., (Sylvia) and Evangelist Velma T. Simmons; a brother, Envie Simmons; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; along with a host of family members and friends who loved him deeply.
A viewing will be held on Monday, September 1, 2025, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Gethers Funeral Home, 200 Grace Street, Moncks Corner, SC. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 11:00 a.m., at Greater St. James AME Church, 1831 Jedburg Road, Summerville, SC. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The service will be live streamed on the funeral home's Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/gethersfh
The family is receiving friends at the residence from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily.
We kindly ask that you keep the Simmons family lifted in your prayers, offering them strength, peace, and comfort during this time of loss.
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Con Henry was always nice to me. He always had a smile. He and con Rhodella always made me feel at home. My condolences to Velma, Henry, and the rest of the family. Rise In Paradise Cousin Henry.
Norridean Cordes-Goode
September 03, 2025 | NC | Family
Our dear cousin...We you..momma Rasheedah...Elease..Virginia and Janice...our sincere condolences and prayers goes up to Val her brother..Slivial and our whole Morton.
Simmons family...Val you are a blessing to your mom and dad..you are special...WE LOVE YOU...KEEP LOOKING UP LIKE YOUR DAD UNCLE DAVID MORTON LAST WORDS TO ME..
Janice Brantley
September 01, 2025 | Oklahoma City, OK | Family
Our deepest condolences to the family from Joyce and Markus Wiley
Joyce and Markus Wiley
September 01, 2025 | Summerville, SC | Friend
May God grant comfort and condolences to the Simmons family.
Jametta Garnett
September 01, 2025 | Laurel, MD | Friend
We would like to extend sincere condolences and prayers to the entire Simmons family, as well as his many friends! May God continue to be with you throughout these difficult times! Cousin Henry was another very humble spirited man of God who always render encouraging words to everyone who he came in contact with! Such a great man of God!!
Annie Dantzler/Family
September 01, 2025 | Moncks Corner, SC | Family
Much love and prayers to the Simmons family...
Virginia Murphy
August 30, 2025 | Moncks Corner, SC | Family
I am praying God wraps the Simmons family in His living arms as you grieve the lost of a dear loved one.
Abigail Mazyck
August 30, 2025 | Cross, SC
Condolences to his entire family and friends.My cousin Henry was such an inspiration to our family, truly a man of God, we were so blessed to have him in our family, he truly will be missed , take your rest cuz❤
Francena Heyward
August 30, 2025 | Moncks Corner, SC | Family
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
William and Phyllis Mazyck
August 29, 2025 | Moncks Corner, SC | Friend