William Simmons

William Harold Simmons: We knew him as Harold. We knew him as the man who could tell you the best interstates, state roads and major highways to take from ANY city in ANY state to get to ANY destination. We knew him as a man who had an unquenchable passion for golfing with his friends and for cat-fishing off the dock at his house on the river. We knew him as a man whose favorite place to eat was any Truck Stop Diner, any Waffle House or Huddle House.

Harold was born December 6th, 1937. He exited this life peacefully on October 12th, 2023 at 85 years of age.

He was born and raised in Alabama. After High School he joined the Navy where he served his country with honor for 4 years. After his military duties were completed he went to work for Campbell Freight as a long-haul trucker. He eventually went to work for the Teamsters Union where he spent 20 years as their Secretary/Treasurer.

He was married to Peggy Simmons for 30 years and they raised 5 children. After retirement and the death of his first wife, he was introduced to Gloria Fay Newton by a mutual friend of theirs. The two of them attended Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church together and were soon married. They spent the last 20 years devoted to and caring for one another. He was a good man who loved, provided for and protected his wife with all of his being.

He was preceded in death by his parents WL & Jeroma Simmons; first wife of 30 years Peggy Simmons; two grandchildren, Jacob and Daniel Simmons.

Harold is survived by 3 sons, Randy Williams (his wife Dawn), Ronald Simmons (his wife Loretta) and Jeff Simmons (his wife Joy); 2 daughters, Sherry Simmons Popwell and Felicia Simmons Rutledge; 2 step-sons, Mike Davis (his wife Kerri), Jimmy Davis (his wife Lisa); step-daughter, Marie Davis Martin (her husband Steve); 21 GRANDCHILDREN, Jacob Simmons, Daniel Simmons, David Simmons, Jordan Simmons, Jonathan Simmons, Blake Harlow, Shaina Rutledge Bryars, Joshua Simmons, Justin “Boog” Simmons, Abby Simmons, Noah Simmons, Brian Martin, Amanda Gates, Stephanie Bolduc, David Martin, Anthony “Mike” Davis, Haley Davis, Maddie Sheets, Sara Sheets, Wesley Davis and Natalie Davis and 22 great-grandchildren.

Harold has left an amazing legacy behind: He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Kilgroe Funeral Home, Leeds from 12:30PM until 2:00PM. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Kilgroe Funeral Home, Leeds beginning at 2:00PM with graveside service to follow at Branchville Cemetery.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kilgroefuneralhome.com for the Simmons family.