Phillip Simmons

I loved Mr. Simmons and his skills and creativity. I grew up in Columbia, South Carolina. In the summer I would go to Charleston and visit with my cousins. I fell in love watching the women in the market creating the baskets which currently adorn my home in Atlanta. I remember watching Mr. Simmons creating wrought iron Adinkra symbols. So beautiful. I started stopping by to see his work and later, when I worked with the National Black Arts Festival in Atlanta I would take teachers and...

we feel so fortunate to have visited Mr. Simmons in his home a few years ago. Such an interesting and humble artist. What a legacy he has left for all time.

We met Mr. Simmons a few years ago, and were impressed with his humility and friendliness. He had such talent, and he will be greatly missed.

My prayers go out to the family of Mr. Phillip Simmons. May God's love comfort you in your time of bereavement. May Mr. Simmon's legacy continue on to future generations.

TO THE SIMMONS FAMILY
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
ROSIE AND FAMILY
CONTACT ME

To Ms. Lillian and Family:
I am so happy to have had the priviledge of being one of Mr. Simmons' caretakers at Bishop Gadsden. He was truly a kind and gentle man with a sweet soul whose answer to a simple question was "Yes Ma'am". So to "Grampa" from "Wadmalaw":Sleep on and take your rest, we love you but God loves you best.

As a young boy growing up on Laurens Street, we would be at Mr. Simmons's show to watch him, when he let us. It was not only about his work but it was about life in general. He talked to us about being productive black men and this was in the mid sixties. it was not always about his work but he had an effect on many lives of the people he passed by, including mine. To the Simmons family, I thank you for letting him be in mine if it was only a for a short time. Alan it is up to you to keep...

We have lost a great man, great husband, great father, great mentor, great artist, great teacher and great story teller. Our prayers go to the family.

may the wonderful memories that Mr. Simmons has created for us all remain with us for all time ~ he greatly influenced my life