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Charles Leo "Sycamore" Simmons, Sr.
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Charles Simmons, Sr. Obituary
Charles Leo "Sycamore" Simmons, Sr. was born on June 21, 1937, in Washington, D.C., and passed away on April 20, 2024, at the age of 86 in District Heights, Maryland. Known to his loved ones as a caring, concerning, loving, and giving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, neighbor, friend, and co-worker, he will be deeply missed. His infectious sense of humor and his unique smile will forever be remembered.
Sycamore is survived by his wife, Rev. Dr. Blanche Luckett Simmons, his siblings Carolyn, Mathias, David, Harold, and Diane, as well as his children Joyce, Charles Augusta, Kimberly, Charles Leo, and Mildred, along with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Bernard and Mildred Mary Chapman Simmons, and his brother Justin Simmons.
Having attended Douglas Elementary in Croom, Maryland, and Federick Douglas High School in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, Sycamore went on to serve in the U.S. Army. After his military service, he pursued a career as a Heavy Duty Mechanic and Tractor Trailer Driver. He found solace and community at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and The Church of the Incarnation in Washington, D.C., as well as Sylvan Vista Baptist Church in Fairmount Heights, Maryland.
In his leisure time, Sycamore enjoyed nothing more than spending quality moments with his family and friends, sharing laughter and good food. The Pope Funeral Home in District Heights, Maryland, is assisting with the arrangements to honor and celebrate the life of Charles Leo "Sycamore" Simmons, Sr. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him.
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Charles Simmons jr
May 3, 2025
Gonna miss you Dad. You made me the Man I am today. It's funny to me now, but when I think back to the long hours and hard work. I use say to myself, I am not going to be a truck driver when I grow up. Nevertheless, I followed your footsteps. I think God for you being my farther down here on earth. You the reason, when my truck break down on side of the road, I can fix it and keep it moving. I still remember you telling me how to fix my truck one last time. From your hospital bed. I was broke down in Mobile Al on the water I -10. I had just came from visiting you. You have prepared well before you left.
Kimberly Simmons-Robinson
May 7, 2024
Such a Good Life
Daddy you enjoyed your life with us and we enjoyed our lives with you.
Your infectious sense of humor and your unique smile will forever be remembered.
We Miss You Daddy
Charles Leo Simmons, Sr.
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Fairmount Heights, Maryland
Landover, Maryland
District Heights, Maryland
Our loss on this side of Heaven is so great, because you were such a good father. We love you so very much daddy.
You were a very good husband, father, son, brother, cousin, uncle, neighbor, mentor and friend to so many people. We could trust you and knew you would do us good.
You were our Good Samaritan, Our Neighbor. You never passed us by, but instead stopped by and made our lives better.
The Bible: Luke 10:29-37
You understood what made relationships work:
Not going to bed angry holding on to no grudges, and putting love into action each day as you lived your life by sincerely loving people through what you could do to help them with your physical labor, time, finances and wisdom.
Daddy you were one of my best friends, momma is the other , it has been my blessing to have you for 60 years as my father, mentor and friend.
God did not forsake us, because He blessed you to be in the earth with us for 86 years and 10 months. He blessed your marriage to momma for 61 years and 6 months. God Blessed You and Us, and we are Thankful.
We don´t have any regrets because we spent many great times with you, but when you have a good thing, like you daddy, you don´t want to let it go.
We can´t help but want more time with you, because you were so very good to us.
We love you so very much daddy.
We don´t miss you because of the things you would and could do for us, you taught us well daddy, but we miss your laughter, your smile, spending time with you and the joy of your presence with us here in the earth.
We know you are with God, we know you are experiencing joy unexplainable, we know you are rejoicing with your parents and loved ones who went home to Heaven before you, we know you are walking again and even running and jumping for joy!!
Even though we miss you Daddy, we are Thankful you are enjoying Heaven in The Presence of God!!
We are Thankful for your time with us in the earth and are happy you enjoyed your life with us in the earth as well.
We have a treasure chest full of good memories and good times spent with you Daddy. We had so many great times together. We love you so very much Daddy
Yes Daddy, I´m believing I will marry a good man as you requested. Thank you for praying for us to have good husbands. You set the standards really high daddy and then God bumped the standards up higher.
And Yes Daddy I will be on time from now on, because you said when you got to Heaven you was going to have a talk with The Good Lord and ask Him to make sure I´m on time for things from now on.
Your Daughter Kim
We love you so very much Daddy
Belinda Queen
May 7, 2024
My uncle Charles was full of fun. Never ever can I remember him being mean/strict. He was my Popeyes Chicken partner. We both always be looking for the fried chicken at our family gatherings. I am so going to miss him dearly. Rest in Peace Uncle Sycamore.
Simone Simmons
May 7, 2024
Uncle Sycamore you will truly be missed. My dad your brother has always reminded me of you. You two are always joking and making people laugh. Your laugh was so contagious I can hear it in my spirit now. You have gained your ultimate wings now. God needed you more and you were ready to take your place on the throne. Continue being an Angel for Aunt Blanche, Kim, Peaches, and Charlie.
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Blanche Simmons
May 6, 2024
Charles Leo Simmons, Sr. from Upper Marlboro, Maryland and I met in March 1960 at Moon Light Inn in Waldorf, Maryland. He reached out for me on the dance floor. He was the man of my dreams and the love of my life. He always had a smile. He was the best son, brother, uncle, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, neighbor, friend, co-worker and more. I will cherish his memories always. Gone but not forgotten. Your Faithful and Loyal Wife, Blanche Luckett Simmons.
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