Lionel Simmons

Lionel Simmons was born on June 20, 1950 in New Orleans, La. to the late Archiebald and Mollie Simmons of Port Hudson La. On Thursday, December 27, 2012 he departed this life at his residence in Baton Rouge, La. under the care of his loving wife and children. He was a retired employee of the City Parish of Baton Rouge. He also worked for many years at other state and local agencies in the city of Baton Rouge. He loved fishing, playing cards, domino and entertaining people. Lionel loved helping anybody at any time. He will truly be missed, and his blessings of a helping hand to many will always be remembered. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Theresa Simmons married for 30 years and have known for 35 years from Lakeland, La.; four daughters, Marquita and Sharneka Simmons, Tiffany Williams (Mark) of Baton Rouge, La.; Ashleya Blackburn of Gonzales, La.; one son, Lionel Marquel (Chandra) of Baton Rouge, La.; two sisters, Dorothy Providence of Brooklyn, NY and Carrie Stewart of Port Hudson, La.; father-in-law; two brothers-in-law; five sisters-in-law; nine grandchildren; one godchild and host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be at Hall Davis & Son Funeral Services, 9348 Scenic Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70807 on: Friday, January 4, 2013 from 1:00-5:00pm and on Saturday, January 5, 2013 from 9:00am until religious service at 10:00am.