Kirt Douglas Simmons

Kirt Douglas Simmons obituary

Kirt Douglas Simmons

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Kirt Simmons Obituary

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Kirt Douglas Simmons transitioned on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Kirt was born in New Orleans, LA, on July 2, 1953. Preceded in death by his parents, Willie Simmons, Sr. and Lena Paul and one brother Willie Simmons, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife of 53 years, Nathalie; two daughters, Keishia (Herbert) and Anitra (Michael); three sisters; Carolyn Gumbs, Rosalie Simmons, and Chanel Warren; one brother, Johnny Williams; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, August 30, 2025, for 1:30 p.m. at The Boyd Family Funeral Home, 5001 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70126. Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. Minister Brenda Square, officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 4000 Norman Mayer Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504)282-0600.Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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Eythan Israel 1

August 27, 2025

The family has my deepest condolences on their lost of a very decent brother. Through TMH GOD, he introduced me to who I am Through the bible. Rest inpeace brother.
Eythan Ben Israel

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5001 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70126

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