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Claude Simmons

01/10/1947 - 10/17/2025

Obituary For Claude Simmons

Mr. Claude Simmons, age 78, of Joanna SC; went from Labor to Reward on October 17, 2025 at Prisma Heath of Greenville SC.

Claude was born to the late John Earl and Janie Mae Langford Simmons on January 10, 1947 in Newberry County. It was there he was raised and educated. As an adult; he was dedicated to his work at Asten Press and was also a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Claude was predeceased by his parents.

Those that will cherish his memory for years to come include his wife, Wyline Terry Frye Simmons of the home; his children: Cynthia Simmons - Tinsley, Morgan (Christy) Simmons, Ajor (Kaleb) Johnson, and Terrill Simmons; his step-children: Teresa Frye, Marvelous Frya, Theresa Lynn Frye and Gregory Frye Seven Grandchildren: LeXixa Sheppard, Erykah Thomas, Isaiah Thomas, Morgan Simmons Jr., Az Simmons, Aiyonna Simmons, and Asher Johnson. His siblings: Bennie Lee Simmons, Tommie Lee Simmons, Johnnie Mae Vance, Cora Sales, Azalee Reed; and many other loving relatives and friends.

A Memorial Services was held on October 25, 2025 at the Kingdom Hall of Newberry, SC.

The family is grateful for the kindness that was shown during this dark hour. Please continue to pray for the healing of those that loved him dearly.


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I'm sorry for y'all loss may the Lord be with y'all doing this time.In Jesus name Amen

Carl Long

My condolences go out to Wyline and the Family..May Jehovah continue to bless you,and I look forward to seeing Bro.Claude Simmons in the "New World that Jehovah promises no more death and we will live peaceable just one big Family Love you much,Janice Simmons

Janice Simmons

Sending love and condolences to the Simmons family

Carolyn suber Taylor

Claude was a nice person with a beautiful spirit, always kept a smile on his face.He will be truly missed.

Josephine Moore

Sending love and strength to Wyline, the Children, Grandchildren, Siblings, other family members and friends as you navigate through this challenging period. So saddened to hear of Bro. Simmons death, he will be dearly missed. He was such a lover of Creation and would take notice of the simple things in life that most people overlook. He was such a grateful man and although he stayed only a moment, what an imprint his life has left on the hearts of those who knew him. To his children, your father loved you, and counted you as his greatest accomplishments. There are no goodbyes, only a comma, a pause, as we look forward to seeing Bro. Simmons, our friend, in the Resurrection soon to come!! Acts 24:15. I'm so sorry for your loss!!

Mary Jacobs-Scurry

My condolences to Wyline and all the family of our dear Brother Simmons, he is so missed by all his friends in Newberry South Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. We will always cherish the fun memories we enjoyed in our ministry, his funny jokes and "sayings". One of his favorite scriptures to us was Proverbs chapter 17 verse 17. May Jehovah comfort the family with peace and tranquility at this time of loss.

Hazel Dawkins

Grateful for my time with you on this earth. I thank God that your love for me and others was something that drew people in and not like a repellent. Even in your passing, you are drawing so many people together even in our differences, and prayerfully in love. Rest Well Unc. Thank you for our moments and what you are to our family. I love you! 🙏🏾

Debbie Smith- Mills

My condolences and prayers for the family.

Sara Ruth Copeland

Thank you uncle Bruh, (which is what I've always called you) for loving all your childrens, grand chikdrens, sisters, brothers, nieces, and nephews all the same! No matter how the ones that don't know any better always tried to make division between family! We pray for them even more!! We all started from the same women- grandma Janie! As a girl growing up I always remember you in those right out the dry cleaner black Lee jeans on that had a crease you could see from miles away (lol). We knew you were dressed up when you wore those! I remembered the time you stayed in the home with my mom, sisters and I for a while and would pay us quarters to part and scratch your head- we would think we had everything with the quarters we collected from you to spend at the store for candy! Memories are forever and I'm grateful for all and any of the ones I shared of you! ♥️

April Vance

Thanks for being a loving and caring uncle, I'm one of the ones that's no you best.im glad that I got to spend some time with you.i will always love you uncle Claude.im missing you already cause this was not part of the plan for you to use and mom.but she knew how much you loved her.and how much she loved you.your sisters Johnnie mae, Cora mae.toosie pyles and Shirley, Tell grandma janie and annlee, and arron and rose 🌹💐 we Miss them dearly.your niece Colleen Vance battle 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

Colleen Vance battle

Your niece dina from NewYork I will always have sweet memories of you when I use to come to your house as a child always in my heart rest in peace uncle 💕

Lodema Stroble

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

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