Leonard Nelson Simmons, 69, of Jefferson City, passed away unexpectedly at his home January 3, 2021. He was born on August 16, 1951 in Dunklin Missouri; as son of the late Masceo and Lecil (Harris) Simmons.
He was united in marriage to Lynn Strong on July 26, 2010 in Jefferson City.
He was a 1970 graduate of Lincoln Lab. He went on to earn an Associate's degree from Lincoln University in Business Management.
He worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 8 years before joining the local bricklayer's union and working as a mason for 23 years.
Leonard enjoyed swimming and riding his bike, listening to music but especially loved spending time with his family and friends.
He was a thoughtful and generous man and will be greatly missed in the community.
Leonard is survived by his loving wife, Lynn Simmons; children, Corey D. Simmons and Y'Keta Canada; grandchildren, Alexis Key, Devin White and Tristan Simmons; great-grandchildren, A'mir Session, Kwa'Mauri Watson, Kha'Lani Hopson and Di'aire Grady.
Services are private for the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 (573) 636-3838.
He was united in marriage to Lynn Strong on July 26, 2010 in Jefferson City.
He was a 1970 graduate of Lincoln Lab. He went on to earn an Associate's degree from Lincoln University in Business Management.
He worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 8 years before joining the local bricklayer's union and working as a mason for 23 years.
Leonard enjoyed swimming and riding his bike, listening to music but especially loved spending time with his family and friends.
He was a thoughtful and generous man and will be greatly missed in the community.
Leonard is survived by his loving wife, Lynn Simmons; children, Corey D. Simmons and Y'Keta Canada; grandchildren, Alexis Key, Devin White and Tristan Simmons; great-grandchildren, A'mir Session, Kwa'Mauri Watson, Kha'Lani Hopson and Di'aire Grady.
Services are private for the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 (573) 636-3838.
Leonard Nelson Simmons, 69, of Jefferson City, passed away unexpectedly at his home January 3, 2021. He was born on August 16, 1951 in Dunklin Missouri; as son of the late Masceo and Lecil (Harris) Simmons.
He was united in marriage to Lynn Strong on July 26, 2010 in Jefferson City.
He was a 1970 graduate of Lincoln Lab. He went on to earn an Associate's degree from Lincoln University in Business Management.
He worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 8 years before joining the local bricklayer's union and working as a mason for 23 years.
Leonard enjoyed swimming and riding his bike, listening to music but especially loved spending time with his family and friends.
He was a thoughtful and generous man and will be greatly missed in the community.
Leonard is survived by his loving wife, Lynn Simmons; children, Corey D. Simmons and Y'Keta Canada; grandchildren, Alexis Key, Devin White and Tristan Simmons; great-grandchildren, A'mir Session, Kwa'Mauri Watson, Kha'Lani Hopson and Di'aire Grady.
Services are private for the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 (573) 636-3838.
He was united in marriage to Lynn Strong on July 26, 2010 in Jefferson City.
He was a 1970 graduate of Lincoln Lab. He went on to earn an Associate's degree from Lincoln University in Business Management.
He worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 8 years before joining the local bricklayer's union and working as a mason for 23 years.
Leonard enjoyed swimming and riding his bike, listening to music but especially loved spending time with his family and friends.
He was a thoughtful and generous man and will be greatly missed in the community.
Leonard is survived by his loving wife, Lynn Simmons; children, Corey D. Simmons and Y'Keta Canada; grandchildren, Alexis Key, Devin White and Tristan Simmons; great-grandchildren, A'mir Session, Kwa'Mauri Watson, Kha'Lani Hopson and Di'aire Grady.
Services are private for the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 (573) 636-3838.
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