It is with deepest and heartfelt sorrow that Lavender's Funeral Service announces the passing of DEACON JOE DAVID “J.D.” SIMMONS of Aliceville, Alabama on Thurssday, January 22, 2026 at Hospice of West Alabana in Tuscaloosa,AL.

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PUBLIC VISITATION for Deacon Simmons will be Friday, February 6, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Lavender’s Funeral Service

THE HOME GOING CELEBRATION HONORING THE LIFE & LEGACY of Deacon Joe “J.D.” Simmons, of Aliceville, Alabama will be Saturday, February 7, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at Dancy First Baptist Church, 797 Highway 17 in Aliceville, Alabama. The body of Deacon Simmons will lie in state in the church one prior to the service.

INTERMENT will immediately follow the service in Magnolia Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 9654 Highway 14, also in Aliceville. Reverend Robert W. Jackson, Jr., Pastor of Dancy First Baptist Church will be The Eulogist.

The Simmons Family Chose The Professional, Experienced, & Compassionate Funeral Directors & Staff of: Lavender's Funeral Service 11233 Highway 17 South - Aliceville, AL 35442. 205-373-2420