Terry’s Metropolitan Mortuary | Talladega, AL

Obituary For Leroy Simmons

Home going celebration for Mr. Leroy Simmons, Sr. of Talladega, 90, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Terry's Mortuary Chapel. Reverend Percy Welch will deliver the eulogy. Interment will be in Midway Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 22, 2022, from 1-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

On July 24, 1931, Leroy Simmons began to run his course under the parentage of William Simmons and Iner Cass Simmons in Talladega, Alabama.

Mr. Simmons made the decision to dedicate his life to Christ and served as a deacon at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. He completed his education in the Talladega County School System and was a graduate of R. R. Moton High School. On August 11, 1952, Leroy took the hand of the former Ella Louise Garrett in holy matrimony. Leroy enlisted in the United States Army on January 30, 1951 and served honorably until January 25, 1957. Throughout the years, Leroy provided for his wife and family by finding employment at Anniston Foundry, Bemiston Mill, Kimberly-Clark Corporation and Honda Manufacturing of Alabama. When Leroy was not working, he found enjoyment in watching baseball and rabbit hunting.

On July 18, 2022, the Lord saw that Leroy had fought a good fight, kept the faith and completed his course at Princeton Baptist Medical Center. He was reunited with his parents, William and Iner C. Simmons; his brothers, Williams “Stick” Simmons, Mack Simmons and Lewis Moore; a son-in-law, John Beavers; and a daughter-in-law, Linda Simmons.

Leroy has been the loving and dedicated husband of Ella Louise for nearly 70 years. He was also the caring father of Leroy Simmons, Jr. of Detroit, Michigan, Beverly (Robin Terrell) Torruella of Columbus, Georgia, Cornada (Veronica) Simmons of Huntsville, Alabama, Verna Renee Beavers of Talladega, Alabama and Centauri Simmons of Talladega, Alabama; grandfather to ten children, great grandfather to one child and great-great grandfather to one child; brother to Yvonne Simmons, Brentoria Tanner, Ebony Tanner (Ramon) Johnson and Jakiel Simmons of Talladega, Alabama; and a relative and friend to a host of others that knew him.

Guest Book

Heartfelt condolences to the family. May you find comfort in the memories that were shared with him. May God keep and Bless you all through these dark hours of grief. Bobbie Cook & Family

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Sending my condolences to the family The Cook family

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My deepest condolences are with your family during your time of loss. May God be with you all throughout your darkest days. Lift up your eyes unto the hills from whence cometh your help. And all your help comeths from the Lord - From Juliette Cook and the Entire Cook Family.

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Condolences to the family. You are in my prayers. Continue to look to the hills for your help. Helen Millender

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The family will be in my thoughts as you come to terms which such a terrible loss. All My Love Lena Collins

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Sending my deepest condolences to your family Wanda Smoot & family

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sending my condolences to our family, due to circumstances I will not be with you all in the physical but yes most certainly in the spirit. May Heaven continue to smile on each of you . Love y'all Aunt Louise and the entire family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

- Terry’s Metropolitan Mortuary | Talladega, AL