SIMMONS, Charles Jr. on June 14, 2016 of Centereach, NY. He was a loving husband to Geneva Simmons for 66 years and devotingly stood by her side during her health challenges. He was a skilled chef who displayed his culinary talent at the Three Village Inn in Stony Brook, transitioning to Stony Brook University hospital where he would retire. Beloved father of Ransy, Bruce (late Jeanette), Kenny (Sandra), Gregory, Genet Hardesty (Larry), Bradley (Andrea) and Charles H. III. Cherished grandfather of 17 and great grandfather of 25. Adored brother of Rosa Gillespie (late Will) and the late Freddy Lewis (late Ruthamae). A man who loved to mow the lawn, his home and his own independence. Reposing at O.B. Davis Funeral Homes, 4839 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station, NY. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Monday from 6-9 PM and at the Faith Baptist Church on Tuesday from 10-11 AM. Funeral service Tuesday at 11 AM. Interment will take place following at Washington Memorial Park in Mt. Sinai, NY.
