Howard Simmons
Howard Donnell Simmons, 47, died on October 24, 2016.
He was a graduate of Howard High School in the class of 1987.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Williams and grandmother, Peggy Williams.
He is survived by his devoted wife, LaTonia Simmons; devoted son, David Townsend; mothers, Linda Williams and Blinda Frazier; grandchildren, sister, and brothers; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral service will be on Tuesday, Nov. 1, in the chapel at 1 p.m. with Pastor Robert Chaney as the eulogist. Visitation will be on the day of service beginning at 10 a.m.-noon. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery.
Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.