Chalmers Lionel Simmons Jr.

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Chalmers Simmons Obituary

Chalmers Lionel Simmons Jr. SUMMERVILLE - Chalmers Lionel Simmons, Jr., 90, of Summerville, SC, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016, in Trident Medical Center. Graveside funeral service will be held Sunday, November 6, 2016, at 2 o'clock in White Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Summerville Community Seventh-day Adventist Church Building Fund, 520 Gahagan Red., Summerville, SC 29485, or the American Lung Association, PO Box 7000, Albert Lea, MN 56007-8001. Mr. Simmons was born in 1926 in Summerville, SC, a son of Chalmers L. Simmons, Sr. and Julia G. Simmons. He was educated at Summerville High School and Porter Military Academy. His hobbies included flying, and he received his pilot's license at 16 years of age. He served his country during World War II, first on a hospital ship in the Merchant Marine, and, subsequently, in the U.S. Marine Corps. In 1945 he married Christine Knight, who predeceased him in 2013. He was a devoted member of Summerville Community Seventh-day Adventist Church. His most recent occupation was as the founder & owner of Simmons Commercial Rentals. Survivors include his daughter, Sandra S. Ballington (Jason) of West Columbia; one son, Larry K. Simmons (Jeannine) of Summerville, SC; one brother, James W. Simmons of Summerville, SC; two sisters, Marian S. Wright of Columbia, SC; and Shirley S. Strand of Clifton Park, NY; four grandchildren, April Price (David), Rebecca Simmons, Douglas Simmons, Kezaih Metzger (Bobby); seven great-grandchildren, Emma Price, Mary Catherine Price, Grace Price, Ella Price, Nolan Metzger, Madalynne Metzger and Grayson Metzger. He was predeceased by his father and mother; one granddaughter, Julie Costerisan; and one grandson, Benjamin Simmons. His beautiful life will forever be cherished by his children, extended family members, and friends. "Say not in grief 'he is no more' but live in thankfulness that he was." Arrangements have been made by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, 130 West 1st North Street, Summerville, SC 29483.

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Published by The State on Nov. 5, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Chalmers Simmons

10 Entries

Gary Jordan

November 6, 2016

Praise The Lord to family and friends of Chalmers Simmons:
The Bread Of Life church family sends our deepest condolences and our prayers are with you. We believe Mr. Simmons has served well as a businessman in the community, but most of all his example as a man who loved God.

May God Blessed his surviving family members,
Pastor Gary S. Jordan
The Bread of Life Church.

November 6, 2016

Lionel was a wonderful, soft spoken man. He was a great listener and friend. We are proud to have known him.
Bill & Carol Tyler

Angela Bonnell

November 6, 2016

A great wonderful person I enjoyed taking care of a person I will never forget such a joy

Mary and Dan Garrow

November 5, 2016

Our condolences to the Simmons family. Mary and I are snowbirds and have been coming to the Summerville church for 9 years. The first year we came Lionel and Christine treated us like family.They offered to take us on a tour of Charleston which took most of one day. Lionel was a godly man and an inspiration to us. We miss a lot already.

Pat Palen

November 5, 2016

Lionel was our southern gentleman and Christine was our southern belle. They opened their arms and welcomed us as if they'd known us all our lives. He was a blessing to all who met and knew him. He has now been promoted to glory and will meet our Lord face to face. Blessings and sympathy to his family and his church.

November 4, 2016

What a wonderful man he was! Dianne Hicks Vincent

Jerry and Phyllis Stone

November 4, 2016

Phyllis and I loved Lionel. We will always miss his love of Christ and the church. I'm so proud to have known and been a friend of his. Our heart aches at your passing old friend.
Jerry and Phyllis Stone

Kathy Reynolds

November 4, 2016

Your father and grandfather was a light for Christ in this world. May we gain courage and hope from the way he lived. Much sympathy to all of the Simmons family.

Darrel Reynolds

November 4, 2016

What a blessing Mr. Simmons was to everyone. He brought joy to us as he personified Jesus Christ. Always he showed such peace and contentment and confidence in his Lord.

Summerville Appliance Parts Randy Edwards

November 3, 2016

We salute your veteran. Our condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country.

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