We are sad to announce that on June 16, 2020 we had to say goodbye to Lonnie Simmons of Hope Mills, North Carolina. He was founder and president of the now-defunct Total Experience Records. Failed to delete memorial. Sully, too, will be buried at Providence Memorial Park and Mausoleum, her brother Lionel Simmons said reunited with the sister whose name Sully had tattooed on her body: Coty Simmons. ). A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Lonnie Pope Simmons passed away on 24 Jun 1990 in Cache, Comanche, Oklahoma, USA. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Gap Band IV was released in early 1982 and spawned three singles, which all peaked in the top-40 on the dance charts and top-2 on the R&B songs: #1 "Early in the Morning", #2 "You Dropped a Bomb on Me" (both of which Simmons helped write), and #1 "Outstanding", the first two of which Simmons wrote. GREAT NEWS! Failed to delete flower. Oops, something didn't work. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. Year should not be greater than current year. Try again later. A system error has occurred. The woman shot to death in her car at Orleans Avenue and North Broad Street Tuesday has been identified by her father as Sully Simmons. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Family members linked to this person will appear here. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Write your message of sympathy today. He is survived by : his mother Nancy Lue Bornholdt Simmons of Dodd City; his brother Clint Simmons (Sabrina) of Honey Grove; his nephews, Justyn Simmons of Honey Grove, Aiden Simmons of Honey Grove and Jackson Simmons of Honey Grove; and his grandparents, Lonnie O. Simmons of Terrell, TX and Mavis Ryan of Quinlan, TX.. Funeral arrangement under the care ofJones-Walker & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Here are the tributes to Lonnie Henry Simmons. A woman was shot dead Tuesday about 1 p.m., according to the New Orleans Police Department. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Thomas Riley Simmons of Sparta, Tennessee, who passed away on April 28, 2023 at the age of 91. . Learn how and when to remove this template message, Burn Rubber on Me (Why You Wanna Hurt Me), "Lonnie Simmons: The Man Who Discovered The Gap Band Has Died", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lonnie_Simmons&oldid=1110720171, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles needing additional references from March 2019, All articles needing additional references, Pages using infobox musical artist with associated acts, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 17 September 2022, at 03:58. OBITUARY Lonnie R Small Sr April 29, 1935 - April 18, 2023. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. They grew up in the Seventh Ward in a family of 10 four boys and six girls and attended Stuart R. Bradley Elementary School, FW Gregory Jr. High School and L.E. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Cliff enjoyed his career as a journeyman electrician at Shelby Electric, and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for 59 years. For the last 2 years, Cliff lived with his children in Collierville, TN and thoroughly enjoyed riding his motorized wheelchair down to the Town Square where he visited with everyone at the Fire Department and those all along the storefronts. He worries for the safety of his children and wants to remain strong for them, his siblings and his parents. We're going to raise him as best as we can," Lionel said. His debut album, Call Me Goodie, peaked at #31 R&B. Year should not be greater than current year. The woman shot to death at the intersection of Orleans Ave and Broad Street Tuesday has been identified as Sully Simmons, her father Lonnie Simmons, Sr. confirmed. Try again later. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. He knows she is with him in spirit, and he sees her likeness in her son. LONNIE SIMMONS OBITUARY. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. He was a great man who loved his family dearly. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Members of the NOPD investigate a fatal shooting near the intersection of Orleans Avenue and North Broad Street in New Orleans on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Rest in your final dwelling and in the arms of the Almightyuntil we meet again, my Brother in Christ., In loving memory of Lonnie Henry Simmons, based on information from your browser. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. "We were a big family house " Lionel said. This is a carousel with slides. On what would have been her murdered sister's 35th birthday, Sully Simmons visited the young woman's grave. 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As a composer, he co-wrote several #1 R&B songs for his label's major acts, The Gap Band and Yarbrough and Peoples. Collierville, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. (36 years old). This browser does not support getting your location. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 2nd 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Hunter Funeral Home (120 Bockman Way . 0 cemeteries found in Olive Branch, DeSoto County, Mississippi, USA. To this day, Coty's murder remains unsolved, Lionel said. For Lionel, the slayings of his sisters make him question his decision to stay in New Orleans. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. He was a postal carrier for 15 years and was in the Army, where he served in the Korean Conflict and in Germany. Sincerely, Jim and Kathy McClaskey, Even though I hadn't seen you in many years, you were still my favorite uncle. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. In loving memory of Lonnie Henry Simmons. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Perry Wilson Haddock and second husband, Lonnie Simmons. ", The fight over S&WB's billing practices intensifies, two anti-LGBTQ+ bills move forward through the state legislature, Raising Cane's plan, On the birthday of her murdered sister who was gunned down while pregnant 14 years ago, Sully Simmons was shot to death at a corner gas statio. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Lonnie Clifton Simmons, age 88, entered into eternal rest Sunday, July 13, 2008 surrounded by family at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and George Gurkin of Collierville, TN. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. John Allen Simmons (born 1935) Lonnie Simmons Obituary 1909-1993 (Text) Excerpt: Simmons, Lonnie July 29, 1993 Lonnie Simmons, 84, of Kirbyville died Thursday at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. There was a problem saving your notification. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. We have set your language to Michael Freeland wrote a sympathy message, Lonnie is one of the absolute best person I have known in my life! Happily, Cliff's father turned out to be a great matchmaker! If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Lonnie leaves to cherish his memory his children, Lonnie Jr. and wife Ann Small, and Jan and husband Damon Binaco; grandchildren, Kim Small and fianc, Justin Purvis, Heather Small, Lauren Furr and husband Reid, and Dawn McGraw and fianc, Matt Simmons; great grandchildren, Emma Simmons, Colton Simmons, Levi Furr, and a precious great grandson on the way. Cliff is survived by his children, William Simmons, Robert and Marilyn Simmons, Cindy and George Gurkin; six grandchildren, Kris Simmons, Mishe Simmons Patterson, Leigh Ellen Simmons Teachman, Kathryn Simmons Nelson, Natalie Gurkin Harper, Margaret Gurkin Cary, and six great-grandchildren, Morgan Patterson, Miles Patterson, Kelsey Teachman, Madison Teachman, Kendall Harper, Ian Cary, and his dear brother, Gene Simmons and his family. Sully Simmons and her brother Lionel Simmons smile for a photograph in September 2016. She is survived by her son, Bobby Haddock; granddaughter, Samantha Haddock and other relatives and friends. Hope Mills NC. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. There was a problem saving your notification. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. cemeteries found in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. June 16, 2020 Lonnie E "Gene" Simmons, 73, of Eustis, FL passed away March 14, 2022. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. 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English The Gap Band's final hurrah with Total Experience, Straight from the Heart, got a top-40 song from the title track but failed to sell, causing the Gap Band to leave for Capitol Records. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic, Jones-Walker & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Police have not provided updates in Sully's killing. Hours later, Simmons, 33, was shot dead in front of her 1-year-old son by unknown . Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. He was formerly employed as a lineman with AEP. Update:Woman killed in Mid-City shooting with child in car identified by family. "You never know what is going to happen next," he said. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Include gps location with grave photos where possible. It was rare for the two to go more than a couple days without talking. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Lonnie Simmons Jr. of Dodd City, Texas, born in Irving, Texas, who passed away on February 19, 2021 at the age of 46. Hours before she was shot dead, woman visited murdered sister's grave. Quinlan Funeral Home Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Lonnie had many lifelong friends from these organizations. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? A Church Service will be held . In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorials be made to the donor's choice, or the American Heart Association, or Maples Memorial United Methodist Church, 8745 Goodman Rd., Olive Branch, MS.Brantley Funeral Home, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Failed to delete memorial. Learn more about merges. 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The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Weve updated the security on the site. Ronnie excelled in Senior Softball and was a skilled Cribbage player-known as "Sir Peg A Lot"-who would . ; his children, Shawn and Stephanie Nicole Simmons of Mebane, NC. Simmons had co-written only one song on The Gap Band but co-wrote six of The Gap Band II's seven tracks. An avid traveler and fisherman, Cliff enjoyed extensive travels and fishing adventures with Marie in their airstream trailer. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Would you like to offer Lonnie Simmons Jr.s loved ones a condolence message? Lonnie Simmons's passing at the age of 63 on Saturday, October 10, 2020 has been publicly announced by Omega Funeral Service & Crematory, LLC. (63 years old). Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery Try again later. 1421 Statesville Ave, Charlotte, NC 28216. He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Lonnie Simmons and Isabel Skelton Simmons; his wife Julia Ann Simmons of Mebane, NC. He was founder and president of the now-defunct Total Experience Records. Hours later,Simmons, 33, was shot dead in front of her 1-year-old son by unknown assailants in Mid-City. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Add to your scrapbook. Try again later. Music written by Lonnie Simmons has been sampled heavily in contemporary R&B and hip hop music. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Mr. Lonnie Darold Simmons, 67, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2005.he was born in Comer, Ga., to Clifford and Eunie Dodd Simmons. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. He was an avid hunter, great husband, father and grandfather. Lonnie Dale Simmons Jr, 46, of Dodd City passed away at his residence early Friday morning February 19, 2021. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Lonnie Henry Simmons (Charlotte, North Carolina), who passed away on May 8, 2021 at the age of 84. This account has been disabled. Try again. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Lonnie Marie "Grandma" Simmons, 87, passed away Monday, October 24, 2016, surrounded by loving family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. "It was crazy, when you think of Sully.". Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Mr. Lonnie Darold Simmons, 67, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2005. he was born in Comer, Ga., to Clifford and Eunie Dodd Simmons. When they showed up in LA, he suggested they record a demo with the label's other producer, who also served as their songwriter. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. How do we create a person's profile? Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Lonnie Simmons Sr. said Tuesday evening that his daughter, 33, was the woman gunned down in her car near after . Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Year should not be greater than current year. Resend Activation Email. There was a problem getting your location. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Try again. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 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You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Failed to delete flower. There was an error deleting this problem. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. No arrests have been announced. Sully was shot multiple times in a car Tuesday, just moments after tucking her son Kody into his car seat. Drag images here or select from your computer for Lonnie Clifton Simmons memorial. Woman killed in Mid-City shooting with child in car identified by family. Colbert, officiating. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Lonnie Clifton Simmons. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106037697/lonnie-clifton-simmons. We have set your language to Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. As adults, they loved taking their kids to City Park, and they cooked meals like pasta and red beans and rice together. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. There is no photo or video of Lonnie Simmons.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Funeral arrangement under the care ofFamily Funeral Home and Cremation Services LLC. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the professional care of Wynn Funeral Home, (409)621-1677.Oct 25 2016Galveston Daily News, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Join Facebook to connect with Lonnie Simmons and others you may know. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Simmons' skills as a composer, however, would take the Gap Band to the next level. We are sad to announce that on October 10, 2020 we had to say goodbye to Lonnie Simmons in Alamance, North Carolina, born in Hope Mills, North Carolina. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Emergency Medical Services took Sully to a hospital. They recorded the demo, and when he heard it, Simmons had yet another act in his ranks: Yarbrough and Peoples. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. On what would have been her murdered sister's 35th birthday, Sully Simmons visited the young woman's grave. Lonnie Henry Simmons Obituary. This is a carousel with slides. There was an error deleting this problem. This is a carousel with slides. 0 cemeteries found in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA. Thanks for your help! Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Lonnie Marie "Grandma" Simmons As the universe unfolded and the years went by; a genuine personality was molded and shaped; and out came one of God's chosen vessels. You could brighten any overcast day or roller coaster feelings of emotions. The album went gold, headlined by the only Simmons co-penned single, "Party Train", which went to #3 on the R&B charts. based on information from your browser. To use this feature, use a newer browser. He was a postal carrier for 15 years and was in the Army, where he served in the Korean Conflict and in Germany. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. . Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. RONNIE SIMMONS OBITUARY. Lonnie Simmons (born 1909) 1966 06 30 Jessie Leona (Butler) Broadfoot's Letter to Leila Ellen (Finley) Wilson - Notes (PDF) . Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. When Coty Simmons was murdered in 2008 shot in the head while napping in her car in the 4700 block of Galahad Drive it hit the tight-knit family hard. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. The last Word you shared with Cynt & I was Psalm 91. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. "The fact that the child lost a mother, just like that, probably over the stupidest thing," the male witness said. GREAT NEWS! Family members linked to this person will appear here. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. People are just too numb to everything nowadays. He was predeceased by : his father Lonnie Dale Simmons Sr.; his grandparents, Chester and Sylvia Bornholdt; his uncle David Bornholdt; and his cousin Ben Young. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. A system error has occurred. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? You may also light a candle in honor of Lonnie Simmons or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service. U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current. Sorry! Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. Learn more about managing a memorial . There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic, Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services LLC. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. We are sad to announce that on June 16, 2020 we had to say goodbye to Lonnie Simmons of Hope Mills, North Carolina. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. By. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Failed to report flower. Lonnie Simmons (December 12, 1944 - February 6, 2019) was an American record producer from Los Angeles, California. My deepest sympathy to his family. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Hours later, Sully Simmons, 33, was shot dead in front of her 1-year-old son by unknown assailants in Mid-City. The family finds great peace that they are now united again. Lionel Simmons, father of a 4-year-old boy and 6-year-old girl, will raise his nephew as one of his own. Learn more about merges. A WWII Army veteran, Cliff served in the 557th Heavy Tank Battalion in Europe, and was awarded several medals of distinction. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Later in 1982, he signed Robert "Goodie" Whitfield to the label. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Thanks for your help! Try again later. He was a Warehouse Lead, Safety Chairman, and a Raymond Certified Machine Trainer. "He's a brave little guy, lightens the room," Lionel said. That year, Simmons co-wrote two songs which peaked on the R&B charts at #1 back-to-back: "Burn Rubber on Me (Why You Wanna Hurt Me)", which was released on The Gap Band III, and "Don't Stop the Music", which was released on Yarbrough & Peoples' debut album, The Two of Us. . Resend Activation Email. "They're doing what they're going to do. Tribute Wall Obituary & Events. Would you like to offer Lonnie Henry Simmonss loved ones a condolence message? ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. A system error has occurred. He said she died on the birthday of her sister, Coty Simmons, who was killed in 2008 while pregnant. Lonnie L. Simmons, Sr., 46, of Covert passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 20, 2012 at his home. With love and friendship. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). At an early age, Lonnie accepted Christ and was baptized at St. John Baptist Church. Make sure that the file is a photo. He was one of five children of Thomas and Janet Simmons. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Mike Freeland, Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Lonnie. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. The Browns didn't . Simmons, slyly arranged a neighborhood fish fry so his son could meet the prettiest girl in town, Dorothy Marie Norsworthy. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111. The latter album went gold, while the former went platinum, selling over a million copies. Share Obituary: Lonnie Paige Simmons. The Commercial AppealJuly 14, 2008 Lonnie Clifton Simmons, age 88, entered into eternal rest Sunday, July 13, 2008 surrounded by family at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and George Gurkin of Collierville, TN. She was born March 12, 1929, in. When they released The Gap Band II late in 1979, a song Simmons co-wrote with the Wilson brothers, "Oops Up Side Your Head", not only matched the success of "Shake" on the R&B charts, reaching #4 also, but exceeded it by propelling the album to over half-a-million in sales. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password.

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