Philip Simmons

love you Uncle Philip

For many years, I was involved with Historic Columbia and for many more I have attended the Jubilee Festival at the Mann Simons Cottage. Several years ago, I had the privelege to meet Mr. Simmons, speak with him and listen to him narrate as I viewed his slide show in the basement of the cottage. He was about to give the presentation and so far, I was the only person who had arrived to see it. I told him to sit tight and I would "get him up a crowd". Just so happened that as soon as I opened...

Mr. Simmons' work was one of our great cultural treasures here in South Carolina.

What a blessing Mr. Simmons was. To live to see 97 is an awesome gift from God. Tracy you and your family are in my thoughts.

S.C. Sea Grant Consortium

I have nothing but fond memories of the moments I shared with Mr. Simmons on the telephone as well as spending time with him at his home in Charleston in 2005. What a "character" my daughter and I encountered during our 2 hour period with him. He had so many charming characteristics, and was very outspoken about many other topics that were not art related. It was quite a pleasure to have a moment to know the artist and the man. I, a fellow artist, was grateful to have the opportunity to...

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

I remember taking pictures of Mr. Phillip and my wife on his couch during a visit to marvel at his works. He will be surely missed by everyone who came in contact with him. He was such a remarkable man.

I just moved away from Charleston. I have a necklace with a detail from the gate at First Scot Presbyterian Church, and can't even express how comforting it is whenever I miss my home. Thank you.