Charley W. Simmons Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Charley W. Simmons of Peoria, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 24, 2025 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Willie Simmons and Mary Simmons; and his siblings, Turner, Benny Simmons and Nora Browning.

He is survived by: his spouse Joangela Simmons; his children, Charley "Chucky" Simmons Jr. of Chicago, Pere Faulkner (Robyn) of Milwaukee, WI, Issac Simmons, Edmond Simmons, Elander Simmons of Peoria, Maria Nesbitt Winbush (Bobby) of Markam, IL, Natasha Faulkner, Tyecha Washington of Indianapolis, IN, Tayo Faulkner (Terry), Camille Richmond (Nick), Lacey Simmons, Monique Simmons and Makiya Simmons of Peoria, IL.; his siblings, Sherry Simmons of Peoria, IL, Mary Lynn Chambers, Kermitt Simmons, Billy Simmons (Gail), Andrew Carroll (Julia) and Eugene Simmons (Debroah) of Orlando, FL; his brothers-in-law, Darrie Faulkner (Connie), Darrell Faulkner and Bradley Faulkner; his godchildren, Melvin Rogers, LaJuan Porch, Jada Ivy, Shanita Ivy and Dynasty Smith; his daughters, Youlandice and Brianna Simmons; and his grandchildren, Darryl Miller Jr. and Amarion Lewis Simmons.