Mr. Earl Simmons and Mrs. Nell Simmons went home to be with their Lord and Savior just hours apart. Earl passed away on November 7, 2016, Nell passed away on November 8, 2016. Together in life, they are together in death. …and the two shall become one. Genesis 2:24
Earl was born October 25, 1922 in Wausau, Florida to Cuy and Eva Wilcox Simmons, and Nell was born August 25, 1933 in Bonifay, Florida to John and Maggie Niles Leavins.
Earl and Nell were joined in marriage on December 23, 1955, by their family friend and pastor, Reverend Bill George. They have rarely been apart from each other for 61 years. Their lifelong love for each other and devotion to their faith in God serves as an example for others to follow.
Earl and Nell were longtime residents of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, and members of First Baptist Church. They were actively involved in supporting the community as members of the church, and Nell began a ministry of going into homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities in Walton County. Assisted by her husband, she ministered to many in the community who were unable to attend church. Nell continued leading this ministry until her husband’s health required more support. She believed she was called as a wife first, so she turned the ministry over to others in the church.
Nell graduated from Holmes County High School in 1950, and a graduate of Troy State University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Nell taught in Holmes County, Okaloosa County, and Walton County, where she retired after teaching for 34 years.
Earl was a veteran of WWII serving his country in the United States Marines. He worked as a supervisor with Centel Telephone Company, now known as Century Link, for 35 years before retiring.
Earl is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Hettie Hood, Lois Hiley. Louise Kirkland, and Joy Everett.
Nell is preceded in death by her parents, her brother John Neil Leavins, and her loving husband Earl Simmons of 61 years.
Earl and Nell are survived by their child, Cuy Simmons and his wife, Tammy Parrish Simmons, and their daughter Sheila Barber. Cuy is married to Tammy Parrish Simmons, and they live in Thomasville, GA. Sheila is married to Steve Barber, and they live in Ruston, LA. Nell and Earl have four grandchildren, Caitlinn Simmons, Maggie Simmons, Rebekah Marrero, Rachel Deason and husband Geoffery Deason, and two great-grandchildren, Andrew Marrero and Alyssa Deason.
Nell is also survived by her brother Wesley Leavins of Bonifay and sister Linda Sue Felter of Bonifay.
The Celebration of Nell and Earl’s life will take place on November 11, 2016, at First Baptist Church, 216 East Live Oak Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Visitation for friends and neighbors will be held at the church from 12:00 -1:00 PM. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM, with Pastor Jerry Chumley officiating.
Burial will follow in the Magnolia Cemetery, with military honors by the Marine Corps.
Floral arrangements are being accepted or donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of DeFuniak Springs at 216 East Live Oak Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435.
Clary-Glenn Funeral Home, DeFuniak Springs, FL
Nov 9, 2016
Earl was born October 25, 1922 in Wausau, Florida to Cuy and Eva Wilcox Simmons, and Nell was born August 25, 1933 in Bonifay, Florida to John and Maggie Niles Leavins.
Earl and Nell were joined in marriage on December 23, 1955, by their family friend and pastor, Reverend Bill George. They have rarely been apart from each other for 61 years. Their lifelong love for each other and devotion to their faith in God serves as an example for others to follow.
Earl and Nell were longtime residents of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, and members of First Baptist Church. They were actively involved in supporting the community as members of the church, and Nell began a ministry of going into homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities in Walton County. Assisted by her husband, she ministered to many in the community who were unable to attend church. Nell continued leading this ministry until her husband’s health required more support. She believed she was called as a wife first, so she turned the ministry over to others in the church.
Nell graduated from Holmes County High School in 1950, and a graduate of Troy State University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Nell taught in Holmes County, Okaloosa County, and Walton County, where she retired after teaching for 34 years.
Earl was a veteran of WWII serving his country in the United States Marines. He worked as a supervisor with Centel Telephone Company, now known as Century Link, for 35 years before retiring.
Earl is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Hettie Hood, Lois Hiley. Louise Kirkland, and Joy Everett.
Nell is preceded in death by her parents, her brother John Neil Leavins, and her loving husband Earl Simmons of 61 years.
Earl and Nell are survived by their child, Cuy Simmons and his wife, Tammy Parrish Simmons, and their daughter Sheila Barber. Cuy is married to Tammy Parrish Simmons, and they live in Thomasville, GA. Sheila is married to Steve Barber, and they live in Ruston, LA. Nell and Earl have four grandchildren, Caitlinn Simmons, Maggie Simmons, Rebekah Marrero, Rachel Deason and husband Geoffery Deason, and two great-grandchildren, Andrew Marrero and Alyssa Deason.
Nell is also survived by her brother Wesley Leavins of Bonifay and sister Linda Sue Felter of Bonifay.
The Celebration of Nell and Earl’s life will take place on November 11, 2016, at First Baptist Church, 216 East Live Oak Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Visitation for friends and neighbors will be held at the church from 12:00 -1:00 PM. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM, with Pastor Jerry Chumley officiating.
Burial will follow in the Magnolia Cemetery, with military honors by the Marine Corps.
Floral arrangements are being accepted or donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of DeFuniak Springs at 216 East Live Oak Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435.
Clary-Glenn Funeral Home, DeFuniak Springs, FL
Nov 9, 2016
Mr. Earl Simmons and Mrs. Nell Simmons went home to be with their Lord and Savior just hours apart. Earl passed away on November 7, 2016, Nell passed away on November 8, 2016. Together in life, they are together in death. …and the two shall become one. Genesis 2:24
Earl was born October 25, 1922 in Wausau, Florida to Cuy and Eva Wilcox Simmons, and Nell was born August 25, 1933 in Bonifay, Florida to John and Maggie Niles Leavins.
Earl and Nell were joined in marriage on December 23, 1955, by their family friend and pastor, Reverend Bill George. They have rarely been apart from each other for 61 years. Their lifelong love for each other and devotion to their faith in God serves as an example for others to follow.
Earl and Nell were longtime residents of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, and members of First Baptist Church. They were actively involved in supporting the community as members of the church, and Nell began a ministry of going into homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities in Walton County. Assisted by her husband, she ministered to many in the community who were unable to attend church. Nell continued leading this ministry until her husband’s health required more support. She believed she was called as a wife first, so she turned the ministry over to others in the church.
Nell graduated from Holmes County High School in 1950, and a graduate of Troy State University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Nell taught in Holmes County, Okaloosa County, and Walton County, where she retired after teaching for 34 years.
Earl was a veteran of WWII serving his country in the United States Marines. He worked as a supervisor with Centel Telephone Company, now known as Century Link, for 35 years before retiring.
Earl is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Hettie Hood, Lois Hiley. Louise Kirkland, and Joy Everett.
Nell is preceded in death by her parents, her brother John Neil Leavins, and her loving husband Earl Simmons of 61 years.
Earl and Nell are survived by their child, Cuy Simmons and his wife, Tammy Parrish Simmons, and their daughter Sheila Barber. Cuy is married to Tammy Parrish Simmons, and they live in Thomasville, GA. Sheila is married to Steve Barber, and they live in Ruston, LA. Nell and Earl have four grandchildren, Caitlinn Simmons, Maggie Simmons, Rebekah Marrero, Rachel Deason and husband Geoffery Deason, and two great-grandchildren, Andrew Marrero and Alyssa Deason.
Nell is also survived by her brother Wesley Leavins of Bonifay and sister Linda Sue Felter of Bonifay.
The Celebration of Nell and Earl’s life will take place on November 11, 2016, at First Baptist Church, 216 East Live Oak Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Visitation for friends and neighbors will be held at the church from 12:00 -1:00 PM. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM, with Pastor Jerry Chumley officiating.
Burial will follow in the Magnolia Cemetery, with military honors by the Marine Corps.
Floral arrangements are being accepted or donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of DeFuniak Springs at 216 East Live Oak Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435.
Clary-Glenn Funeral Home, DeFuniak Springs, FL
Nov 9, 2016
Earl was born October 25, 1922 in Wausau, Florida to Cuy and Eva Wilcox Simmons, and Nell was born August 25, 1933 in Bonifay, Florida to John and Maggie Niles Leavins.
Earl and Nell were joined in marriage on December 23, 1955, by their family friend and pastor, Reverend Bill George. They have rarely been apart from each other for 61 years. Their lifelong love for each other and devotion to their faith in God serves as an example for others to follow.
Earl and Nell were longtime residents of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, and members of First Baptist Church. They were actively involved in supporting the community as members of the church, and Nell began a ministry of going into homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities in Walton County. Assisted by her husband, she ministered to many in the community who were unable to attend church. Nell continued leading this ministry until her husband’s health required more support. She believed she was called as a wife first, so she turned the ministry over to others in the church.
Nell graduated from Holmes County High School in 1950, and a graduate of Troy State University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Nell taught in Holmes County, Okaloosa County, and Walton County, where she retired after teaching for 34 years.
Earl was a veteran of WWII serving his country in the United States Marines. He worked as a supervisor with Centel Telephone Company, now known as Century Link, for 35 years before retiring.
Earl is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Hettie Hood, Lois Hiley. Louise Kirkland, and Joy Everett.
Nell is preceded in death by her parents, her brother John Neil Leavins, and her loving husband Earl Simmons of 61 years.
Earl and Nell are survived by their child, Cuy Simmons and his wife, Tammy Parrish Simmons, and their daughter Sheila Barber. Cuy is married to Tammy Parrish Simmons, and they live in Thomasville, GA. Sheila is married to Steve Barber, and they live in Ruston, LA. Nell and Earl have four grandchildren, Caitlinn Simmons, Maggie Simmons, Rebekah Marrero, Rachel Deason and husband Geoffery Deason, and two great-grandchildren, Andrew Marrero and Alyssa Deason.
Nell is also survived by her brother Wesley Leavins of Bonifay and sister Linda Sue Felter of Bonifay.
The Celebration of Nell and Earl’s life will take place on November 11, 2016, at First Baptist Church, 216 East Live Oak Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Visitation for friends and neighbors will be held at the church from 12:00 -1:00 PM. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM, with Pastor Jerry Chumley officiating.
Burial will follow in the Magnolia Cemetery, with military honors by the Marine Corps.
Floral arrangements are being accepted or donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of DeFuniak Springs at 216 East Live Oak Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435.
Clary-Glenn Funeral Home, DeFuniak Springs, FL
Nov 9, 2016
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