Mr. Matthews Simmons, son of the late Mr. Albert and Lula Simmons, was born on August 4, 1924, in Kosciusko, MS.
He received his formal education from the Attala County public school system.
Matthew accepted Christ at an early age and attended Mount Cana Missionary Baptist Church.
Matthew was united in holy matrimony to Bernice Brookshire in Kosciusko, MS.
Seeking a better life, the Simmons family moved to Milwaukee, WI; and established permanent residency.
Matthew was employed by Falks Corporation for 35 years. In his spare time, he loved to go hunting and fishing. Matthew also enjoyed gardening; he grew some of the biggest collard greens you have ever seen!
Matthew loved his family and friends, and if they called, he was there for them any time of day or night. His presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Matthew Simmons silently closed his eyes on October 18, 2012, at 11:32 p.m.
He leaves to cherish his memory, one son, Mr. Hosea Simmons; two daughters, Ms. Gail Simmons, and Mrs. Alfreda Simmons; one sister, Ms. Mavis McMillion; 10 grandchildren, Kwanie, Kwanzan, Kijafa, Dwayne, Ivory, Sandra, Hosea, Jr., Leslie, Temko and Bernice; 17 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one son-in-law, Mr. James Lee Williams; special niece, Ms. Bobbie Barksdales of Kosciusko, MS; and a host of other loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Matthew was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mrs. Bernice Simmons; a twin daughter, Margaret Marie Simmons; brothers, James, Marvin, Ned, and Fred Simmons; and four sisters, Eartha, Ellie, Mattie Lee, and aunt, Tennessee.
Obituary from Estella Patterson
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He received his formal education from the Attala County public school system.
Matthew accepted Christ at an early age and attended Mount Cana Missionary Baptist Church.
Matthew was united in holy matrimony to Bernice Brookshire in Kosciusko, MS.
Seeking a better life, the Simmons family moved to Milwaukee, WI; and established permanent residency.
Matthew was employed by Falks Corporation for 35 years. In his spare time, he loved to go hunting and fishing. Matthew also enjoyed gardening; he grew some of the biggest collard greens you have ever seen!
Matthew loved his family and friends, and if they called, he was there for them any time of day or night. His presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Matthew Simmons silently closed his eyes on October 18, 2012, at 11:32 p.m.
He leaves to cherish his memory, one son, Mr. Hosea Simmons; two daughters, Ms. Gail Simmons, and Mrs. Alfreda Simmons; one sister, Ms. Mavis McMillion; 10 grandchildren, Kwanie, Kwanzan, Kijafa, Dwayne, Ivory, Sandra, Hosea, Jr., Leslie, Temko and Bernice; 17 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one son-in-law, Mr. James Lee Williams; special niece, Ms. Bobbie Barksdales of Kosciusko, MS; and a host of other loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Matthew was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mrs. Bernice Simmons; a twin daughter, Margaret Marie Simmons; brothers, James, Marvin, Ned, and Fred Simmons; and four sisters, Eartha, Ellie, Mattie Lee, and aunt, Tennessee.
Obituary from Estella Patterson
Contributor 47423182
Mr. Matthews Simmons, son of the late Mr. Albert and Lula Simmons, was born on August 4, 1924, in Kosciusko, MS.
He received his formal education from the Attala County public school system.
Matthew accepted Christ at an early age and attended Mount Cana Missionary Baptist Church.
Matthew was united in holy matrimony to Bernice Brookshire in Kosciusko, MS.
Seeking a better life, the Simmons family moved to Milwaukee, WI; and established permanent residency.
Matthew was employed by Falks Corporation for 35 years. In his spare time, he loved to go hunting and fishing. Matthew also enjoyed gardening; he grew some of the biggest collard greens you have ever seen!
Matthew loved his family and friends, and if they called, he was there for them any time of day or night. His presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Matthew Simmons silently closed his eyes on October 18, 2012, at 11:32 p.m.
He leaves to cherish his memory, one son, Mr. Hosea Simmons; two daughters, Ms. Gail Simmons, and Mrs. Alfreda Simmons; one sister, Ms. Mavis McMillion; 10 grandchildren, Kwanie, Kwanzan, Kijafa, Dwayne, Ivory, Sandra, Hosea, Jr., Leslie, Temko and Bernice; 17 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one son-in-law, Mr. James Lee Williams; special niece, Ms. Bobbie Barksdales of Kosciusko, MS; and a host of other loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Matthew was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mrs. Bernice Simmons; a twin daughter, Margaret Marie Simmons; brothers, James, Marvin, Ned, and Fred Simmons; and four sisters, Eartha, Ellie, Mattie Lee, and aunt, Tennessee.
Obituary from Estella Patterson
Contributor 47423182
He received his formal education from the Attala County public school system.
Matthew accepted Christ at an early age and attended Mount Cana Missionary Baptist Church.
Matthew was united in holy matrimony to Bernice Brookshire in Kosciusko, MS.
Seeking a better life, the Simmons family moved to Milwaukee, WI; and established permanent residency.
Matthew was employed by Falks Corporation for 35 years. In his spare time, he loved to go hunting and fishing. Matthew also enjoyed gardening; he grew some of the biggest collard greens you have ever seen!
Matthew loved his family and friends, and if they called, he was there for them any time of day or night. His presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Matthew Simmons silently closed his eyes on October 18, 2012, at 11:32 p.m.
He leaves to cherish his memory, one son, Mr. Hosea Simmons; two daughters, Ms. Gail Simmons, and Mrs. Alfreda Simmons; one sister, Ms. Mavis McMillion; 10 grandchildren, Kwanie, Kwanzan, Kijafa, Dwayne, Ivory, Sandra, Hosea, Jr., Leslie, Temko and Bernice; 17 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one son-in-law, Mr. James Lee Williams; special niece, Ms. Bobbie Barksdales of Kosciusko, MS; and a host of other loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Matthew was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mrs. Bernice Simmons; a twin daughter, Margaret Marie Simmons; brothers, James, Marvin, Ned, and Fred Simmons; and four sisters, Eartha, Ellie, Mattie Lee, and aunt, Tennessee.
Obituary from Estella Patterson
Contributor 47423182
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