Blois Simmons Sr.

July 3, 1934 - February 8, 2022

Mr. Blois Simmons Sr. age 87, passed away into the loving arms of the Lord on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Blois was the eldest child and born in Millerville, Alabama on July 3, 1934 to Cary and Rosie Simmons. He relocated to Michigan in the late ‘50’s and remained a resident of Muskegon Heights. Mr. Simmons was a High School graduate of Clay County Training School in Linville, Alabama. He attended college with an emphasis in Physics and always believed in a person furthering their education. He served our Country as a Corporal in the United States Army-“Thank You for Your Service”! Mr. Simmons worked as a contractor, millwright, journeyman, and entrepreneur. His work history spanned from Muskegon Heights Public School and City of Muskegon Heights, CWC, to Eagle Ottawa Leather, and he retired from Howmet Aerospace of Whitehall, Michigan. He was a hard worker with his own business “Simmons Painting” since the ‘60’s and he took pride in the painting profession. Mr. Simmons enjoyed dressing to the dime in his suits, taking photos, bowling, football, basketball, baseball, fishing, riding a motorcycle, teaching Bible lessons at Beulah Baptist Church, and watching the “Word” on television. He especially loved being a devoted member of the “Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study.” He was a respectful son, a supportive eldest brother, loving father, and a devoted spiritual leader. He was a Man of Integrity! Mr. Blois Simmoms Sr. will be deeply missed and leaves to continue his strong legacy his Children: Glenn Ray, Tokyo, Japan, Gree (Larry) Richardson, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Yvetta (Tyrone) Stuckey, Muskegon, Michigan, Trent (Rose) Simmons, Columbus, Ohio, Keith Simmons, Phoenix, Arizona, Blois Simmons Jr. and Lashae Simmons both of Muskegon, Michigan; and son-in-law, Lionell Black of Muskegon Heights, Michigan. Grandchildren: Bryce (Taylor) Elam-Ray, Shamika Manuel, Karys Murray, John Murray, Sylonaca Evans, Chesona (Charles) Head, Geneva Evans, Angela Moses, Crystal Bell, Jayde (Jon) Todd, Brittney Williams, Lauren Simmons, Morgan Simmons, Taylor Simmons, Trent Simmons Jr., Eric Simmons, Robert (Valentina) Charles, Bryant Spencer, Blois Simmons III, Joanna Simmons, Cleveland (Kate) Simmons, Devans Simmons, Lashae Simmons II, Calvin’Nae Simmons; Siblings: Dr. Thomas Simmons, Dallas, Georgia, Wilma Richardson, Kellyton, Alabama, James Simmons Sr., and Willie Ed (Helen) Simmons of Tampa, Florida; 27 Great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, spiritual family and friends. He was preceded in death by parents, Cary and Rosie Simmons; God-adopted parent, Miss Mary Lyle; Daughter, Alvinia Black; Sisters, Margaret Simmons-Maddox, and Mattie Jewell Simmons-Coone; and Wife of 20+years, Yvonne Simmons. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Officiated by Rev. James M. Williams Sr. at Beulah Baptist Church, 2601 Manz St. Military Rites will be performed under the auspices of the Muskegon County Council Honor Guard and the Army National Guard. Public visitation will be held at The Sytsema Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 737 Apple Ave., Muskegon, MI 49442 (231) 726-5210, from 6pm-8pm on Friday, February 18, 2022 with a time for remarks from 6:30-7:30 PM. Share memories with the family at their online Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com