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Ulysses Simmons Obituary
1953 - 2020
Ulysses Grant Simmons Jr. was born November 12, 1953 in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Mr. Ulysses Simmons Sr. and the late Neily Judd Simmons. He was called home to be with his Lord Monday, November 2, 2020. Ulysses graduated from Steubenville High School. He was a construction worker and welder by trade. He worked tirelessly until his retirement. Ulysses is preceded in death by parents Ulysses Simmons and Neily Judd Simmons, a sister Donna Lynne Simmons, a brother Robert Lee Simmons and son Shelton Coleman. He leaves behind to cherish his memory a loving wife of 21 years, Jennifer Ede Legemah Simmons; a daughter, Alessia Payne; grandchildren, Jasmine Wilson Rodrigues (Gustavo), Elaina Coleman, Xavier Payne, Shavahn Payne-Delph; great grandsons Malaqui S. Lucas and Giovanni J. Rodriques. Brothers, Willie (Doris) Harris, Hamilton (Darla) Simmons, Jeffrey Simmons, and Michael (Crystal) Simmons; and sister, Lillian Benjamin, whom he loved and cherished. Family will receive friends Wednesday, 11th November 2020, 10am-12pm at the Chapel of CALIMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, 3700 Refugee Rd. with a private service for immediate family beginning at noon. Due to Covid 19, social distancing will be enforced. Masks must be worn. Interment Eastlawn Cemetery. WWW.CALIMANFUNERALSERVICES.COM
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Catherine Asapokhai-Utsalo
October 31, 2023
We miss you. Continue to rest in the Lord in Jesus' name. Thanks be to God for His goodness and mercies.
Catherine Asapokhai-Utsalo
October 31, 2022
You were a friend a brother a wonderful person. Rest on in Jesus name Amen
Valerie Dorsey
November 14, 2020
Uncle Rumpus was a one of kind and he will truly be missed but never forgotten
Niki Thomas
November 11, 2020
One of the most down to earth Elders I’ve ever met. Love you Lisa! Keep your head to the sky. He is forever with you. Sending Hugs & Prayers ❤❤❤
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David Boswell
November 11, 2020
Rest With GOD
Nikki Price
November 11, 2020
Rumpus was a great man. He will be missed known him for year's was his daughter best friend as a child he took care of me just like Lisa when I was around he was kind and special.
Sheila Simmons-Smith
November 11, 2020
Dear Cousin you will be truly miss and I love you. We had a lot of good times growing up. Rest Easy With God ❤
Vivian Irorere
November 10, 2020
I have known Mr. Ulysses Simmons as long as he and Jennifer have been married. He has become family to all of us Jennifer's friends and family. I call him my GQ man because of the stylish way he dresses. We love you but God loves you more. Rest in perfect peace and be sure that we will always be beside your wife.
Catherine Asapokhai-Utsalo
November 9, 2020
Ulysses, was a loving and caring brother, that picked dresses and coats for me and the wife Jenny my sister will call me to come get them or bring them to me because Ulysses believes they
will fit and guess what, they always fit. Even after I moved from Ohio, the kindness continued. He was filled with love, style and laughter. Ulysses, I will miss you. By God's grace, I believe you are in peace with the Lord in Jesus name Amen
Martins and Christiana
November 9, 2020
Gone from our sight but never from our hearts, you will be missed.
Mrs. Simmons, We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Martins and Christiana
Alton/Rhonda Lewis family
November 9, 2020
You will be missed, you got your wings and no more pain.
Osaose
November 9, 2020
He was a kind and loving man, thanks for giving my aunt a lovely marriage. Rest on. You are loved and will be missed...
Sharon Williams
November 9, 2020
RIP my brother Rumpus I'll miss seeing you around. Love you!
Sharon/Mark Williams-extended family
Lisa McClendon
November 9, 2020
You have always been the definition of true friend❤I will miss seeing you around you .
You always brought the sunshine and not to mention the talks we use to share reflecting on the darker days
I will miss you immenselymay you fly high,my friend for life rip never forgotten
November 7, 2020
Dear family, sending my sincere sympathy, my heart goes out to you currently of great sadness. Please know that God cares about you, how you feel, and invite you to let help you.
Jeremiah 29:11,12
Sam & Florence Ogunmusanmi
November 7, 2020
We are so sorry for the loss. Our condolences , sympathy goes to the family and friends. Rest in peace. ♥
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