Douglas Simmons

Aiken, SC - Mr. Douglas Simmons was born on March 7, 1943, in Barnwell, South Carolina, to the late Mr. Albert Simmons and Mrs. Geneva Simmons. On Saturday, October 4, 2025, he passed away peacefully at Aiken Regional Medical Centers in Aiken, South Carolina.

He attended Jefferson High School in Warrenville, South Carolina, and was employed with Halocarbon Products Corporation for 27 years. Douglas took great pride in his collection of Mustangs and enjoyed spending his leisure time cruising in them while listening to the blues.

On July 8, 1966, Douglas Simmons married Lucinda Francis Harley. From this union, they were blessed with five children. He is survived by four of their children: Monica Simmons, Douglas (Tamika) Simmons Jr., Anthony Duane (Natasha) Simmons, and Juan Simmons, all of Savannah, Georgia. He is also survived by his children Mary (Gregory) Nelson of New York; Cerinzio (Heidi) Williams of Seattle, Washington; and Vanessa Roberts (Delon) Key of Aiken, South Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Willie Lou Bates; his son, Everette Dexter Simmons; and two grandchildren, Willie Cobb and Martrell Moody.

He leaves to cherish his memory four brothers: J.C. Simmons of Atlanta, Georgia; Leroy (Corine) Simmons, Albert (Rosenia) Simmons, and Willie James (Ellen) Simmons, all of Aiken, South Carolina; and two sisters, Jennie L. Simmons and Henrietta Crawford, both of Aiken, South Carolina. He also leaves behind a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Douglas will be deeply missed and fondly remembered for his quiet strength, warm spirit, and unwavering love for his family. His legacy will live on in the hearts and lives of all who knew and loved him.