Service Details
Homegoing Services celebrating William’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday, August 15th, from 10:00 – 11:00 am.
Racine – William Henry Simmons, age 84, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints Hospital, surrounded with the love of family, on Friday, August 2, 2024.
William was born in Ripley, Mississippi on February 18, 1940 to the late George and Johnnie B. (nee: Stricklin) Simmons. He was united in marriage with the love of his life, Ruth M. (nee: Watson), on April 3, 1965.
With a profound work ethic, William was employed by American Motors / Chrysler for over 50 years. During that time, he also worked 2nd full-time jobs with JI Case and Belle City for some years. Among his interests, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, grilling and was an extreme sports fan of the Packers, Brewers & Bucks. Above all, he loved spending time with his entire family.
Surviving are his loving wife of 59 years, Ruth M. Simmons; sons, Tilmon “Tim” (Amy) Williams, Gary (Shonda) Batts and Kim (Monika) Simmons; grandchildren, Cecily Simmons, Tilmon (Raeann) Williams, Jr., Austin Williams, Kristen (Tai) McGee and Brittney Mosby; great-grandchildren, Amari, Kayden, Landen and Kenzie; brother, John (Mae) Simmons; twin sisters, Lorine and Orine Story; sister, Vallie (Walter “Dusty”) Rogers; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by brothers, Robert Simmons and Curtis Selmon; sisters, Ruth Simmons, Deborah Cobb, Elizabeth Gregory and Mary V. Weatherspoon; and great-grandson, Michael.
Homegoing Services celebrating William’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday, August 15th, from 10:00 – 11:00 am.
Marizelda Mae Watson says
William you will be greatly missed!
Bi. Kelvin and Debra Weatherspoon says
Dear family, I understand the pain of your loss and you have our condolences in the passing of Uncle William.
Kelvin and Debra Weatherspoon and the entire Weatherspoon family
Stacey Moore & Family says
We send our condolences, sympathies & prayers of comfort to Ruth & rest of family .
Kelvin Weatherspoon Jr. says
Sending our prayers and condolences to our family. We love you all. Kelvin Weatherspoon Jr. and family. May God bring peace to your hearts during this difficult time.
Joanne Tucker-Powell & Family says
We sending our condolences and prayers 🙏 to William family. RIP William 🙏.
Brenda Allen says
So so sorry for your loss of Will Henry as I new him from Jackie and Pat. I pray Jehovah give your family the strenth it needs to over come the pain of your losses recently. Please hold on to the promises in the bible about the reserrection of the dead! God bless ,keep and comfort you all . Amen. (Rev 21:4)
Alisa Oliver says
Uncle William you will be greatly missed. My Mom has Wonderful memories of working with you at American Motors/ Chrysler for many years. Aunt Ruth, Tim and Tub you are in my prayers.
Catania Spears-Windom says
Sending Prayers Up and Comfort to my Family. Catania Spears-Windom (Daughter of the Late George Wayne Spears @Grand Daughter of the Late Bessie L.Spight-Spears)
Carolyn Prather says
Aunt Ruth and the entire family I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of uncle William. He was always a bright spot in the family. We had a lot of good talks when I use to ride to Kenosha with him for work. He always carried some good lunches. Well maybe I should say dinner because that’s exactly what it was. Pork chops and all that went with them. They were so good until people started to steal his food. He will be missed. May God bless and comfort each of you.
Love Carolyn and family
Antwon Watson says
Uncle William. You’ve been around me since I was a child. You and my Pops taught me everything. Love you uncle William.