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Nathan Simmons Obituary

Deacon Nathan Simmons, Jr. Hammer - SAVANNAH - Deacon Nathan Hammer Simmons, Jr. died on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at St Joseph-Candler Hospital after a brief illness. Deacon Simmons was born on January 16, 1954, in Savannah, Georgia, to the late Mr. Nathan Simmons, Sr. and the late Mrs. Jannie Lee Smith-Simmons He attended the public schools of Chatham County and graduated from Sophronia Tompkins High School in 1972. He retired in 2006 from Chatham Area Transit Authority. Prior to retiring, he was an entrepreneur in various businesses within the community. He is survived by a loving and devoted wife of 40 years, Minister Rosa M. Mobley-Simmons; and three sons, Khadim Muhammad (Rodney Cason) of Pensacola, Florida and Nathan Simmons 3rd and Jermaine (Dianna) Simmons, Sr., both of Savannah, Georgia, a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, March 12, 2016 at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church located 418 W. 38th St. Rev. Lexie Aiken, Pastor. Visitation with the family will be held from 5:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. today at Bethany Baptist Church located 2139 Margery St. Dr. Ronald B. Anderson, Pastor. Interment: Magnolia Memorial Gardens. Please send condolences using the links on our website: www.AdamsFuneralServicesInc.com Savannah Morning News March 11, 2016 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Mar. 8 to Mar. 11, 2016.

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Pam Gray

March 19, 2016

May God bless the Simmons family and you are in the thoughts and prayers of many.

March 16, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember God is with and so are your earthly friends.

Katy Burke

RONALD (POPA-DO) MITCHELL

March 13, 2016

ROSE AND THE SIMMONS FAMILY, MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS SADDEN TIME. NATHAN AND I GO BACK TO OUR CHILDHOOD DAYS ON NEWCASTLE ST. IN WEST SAVANNAH. I WILL CHERISH MY DEAR BROTHER MEMORY IN MY HEART FOREVER. MAY GOD PEACE BE WITH YOU ALL IS MY PRAYER.

Stacy Jinks

March 12, 2016

My love, prayers, and condolences to my family for the loss of cousin Nate. He is gone too soon but will always dwell our hearts forever and ever. I apologize for not being able to attend the homegoing services, however, you all are in my thoughts. Love you and God bless you!!

Linda Jones

March 12, 2016

May God Bless this family with perfect peace in this time of sorrow. Blessing.

Larry Jinks & Family

March 11, 2016

Cousin Rosa, we are keeping the family lifted up in prayer. May you continue to seek understanding, comfort, and strength from our Heavenly Father. We Love You.

Cordell and Katrina Hall

March 11, 2016

May God Bless the family in this time of sorrow.

Gwendolyn Wilson Williams & Family

March 10, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Calvin & Verdenia E. Sanders

March 10, 2016

To Rose and The Simmons Family our hearts are truly sadden to hear of the loss our beloved brother in Christ Nathan Simmons. We express our sincere condolences and prayers to you and his family. May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Patricia (Cris) Scott

March 10, 2016

Rose and the Simmons Family, my prayers go out for you as you go the last mile on the way. God Bless You for perfect peace.

The Albright's

March 10, 2016

Rosa, may God lift up the Simons family during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.

Chatham Area Transit Authority

March 10, 2016

Once again, death has invaded the Chatham Area Transit Family. We mourn the loss of our beloved brother, Nathan Simmons, but humbly submit to the will of our heavenly Father. We express our sincere condolences to his family, whom he loved so much, and encourage them to remember the countless memories of him that will keep him close to us.
We will always remember that smile, his gentle spirit and his kind demeanor.

Donna Piper

March 10, 2016

Dear Rosa and Family, my love, prayers, and blessings are with you all during this most difficult time

Jeannette Thomas

March 9, 2016

Rosa,

Wanted to let you know you and your family are in my prayers.

Earl Perry

March 8, 2016

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Lisa Driggers

March 8, 2016

Rosa & family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I pray that you all feel God's loving arms envelope you and give you peace and strength at this most difficult time. May God bless you all!

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Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Bethany Baptist Church

9 Margery St., GA

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St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church

418 W. 38th St, GA

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