Bernard’s Family Funeral Care, The Eatonton Chapel, announces with heartfelt sympathy the passing of Mr. Jake F. Simmons of Eatonton, Georgia.
Public visitation for Mr. Simmons will be held from 4pm-6pm on Friday, September 25th at the Eatonton Chapel.
The homegoing service for Mr. Jake will be held Saturday, September 26, 2026, 11am, at Herbert Stokes Memorial Gymnasium, 140 Sparta Highway, Eatonton, Georgia 31024.
Following the homegoing service, Interment and committal will follow at East Eatonton City Cemetery, 124 Hogan Blvd Eatonton, Georgia 31024.
Bernard’s Family Funeral Care, The Eatonton Chapel, is honored to have been chosen to serve the family of Mr. Jake Simmons during this time of bereavement. We ask that you keep the Simmons family in your thoughts and prayers.
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I was SO SHOCKED to learn of your passing—MY GOD U WERE STILL SO YOUNG!!! That rly hurt my heart! May you rest in eternal peace! Condolences to ALL the loved ones left behind, especially your children and your parents!
Much love, Terika A.K.A. TOOT
FLY HIGH, Jake the GREAT!
Going to miss you cuz 😢❤️
Condolences to the family
Jake, my brother, my best friend... I still don't know how to put into words what I'm feeling. I never imagined I would have to write something like this for you. You called me "Baby Boy," and I will always hear your voice saying it in my head. We were more than best friends, we were brothers. We shared a bond that only we could truly understand. We laughed until our stomachs hurt, talked about everything and nothing, made memories that I'll carry for the rest of my life, and stood beside each other through so many seasons of life. We coached basketball together, watched our kids grow, took vacations, got into our share of trouble, and somehow even managed to get kicked out of games together. 😂 Those crazy memories mean more to me now than I could ever explain. You were there for so many chapters of my life, and I was there for yours. That's what makes this hurt so much. I'm going to miss our conversations, your laugh, your jokes, your presence, and just knowing that my brother was here. Jake, you left this world way too soon, but you left behind a lifetime of memories and people who loved you deeply. Our Class of '97 was family, and you were a huge part of that family. I love you, brother. I'm going to miss you more than words can say. Until we meet again, keep watching over us. Rest peacefully, Jake. ❤️🕊️🙏🏽 Baby Boy, Lil Mike
Jake, you will truly be missed. Although words can never fully express how difficult it is to say goodbye, I am grateful for the memories and the impact you made during your time here. Your life was a blessing, and your memory will continue to live on in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved you. May God surround your family and friends with comfort, strength, and peace during this difficult time. Rest peacefully, Jake. You will never be forgotten. 🕊️🙏🏽❤️
My Condolences and Prayers to the Family During This Time Of Bereavement.
My condolences.
Sending my deepest condolences and thoughts & prayers to the family! Jake was a great friend and will truly be missed!
Deepest condolences to Jake's family and friends. Jake will be truly missed by all of us at Qarbon.
My condolences to the family. Love you all.
To Pat And Jake Sir My Deepest condolences to The Family My cousin may God Keep Y'all And Others Family Member in Good Faith And Give Whole Family Strength and Peace Love y'all Sister Pat and Deacon Jake Simmons FROM AlonzoPowell & Family
I met Jacoby's dad at a basketball game and thought he was such a nice man. Sending prayers to his family.
With heartfelt Sympathy the family is saddened to hear this passing of our love one lil Jake...we love y'all Jake and Pat and family 🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️
prayers for the family
Condolences to the family
Jake & Pat, my sincerest condolences to you both. I am sending prayers of comfort to you and our family in this difficult time of Jake's Home-going🌅
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.