James Christopher Simmons, Sr.

James Christopher Simmons, Sr. entered into eternal rest at West Jefferson Medical Center onTuesday, June 15, 2010. He was employed by Comeaux Furniture for more than 44 years. Beloved husband of 57 years to Claudette B. Simmons. Beloved father of Gail Richardson (Ogie), Jean Hollins (Warren), Leola Hebrard, Claudette Raymond (deceased), James C. Simmons, Jr. (Charlette-deceased) Son of the late Charlie Simmons and Sylvia Dixon. Brother of Charlie Simmons, Jr., Hughes Lundy, Dwen Simmons-Johnson and the late Shirley Bush, Willie Brown, and Herman Brown. Son in law of Leola Beasley and the late Herman Beasley, Sr. Brothers in Law of Herman Beasley, Jr., Jack Beasley, Warren Beasley, Sr. , Corliss Johnson, Allyson Jamison, also survived by a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Age: 76 years a native of Batchelor, La. and a resident of Avondale, La. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers and members of Rock of Ages Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the funeral service at Rock of Ages Baptist Church, 6533 Acre Road Marrero, La. 70072. Services will be held Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 9:30a.m. with visitation beginning at 8:00a.m. Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery, 9820 Nine Mile Point Road West, Westwego, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 MonroeSt. Gretna, La. To view and sign the guest book, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com