James W. Simmons Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on May 11, 2025 in Lafayette, Louisiana

James W. Simmons Jr.

October 27, 1947 - May 11, 2025 (77 years old)

Lafayette, Louisiana

James W. Simmons Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on May 11, 2025 in Lafayette, Louisiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Syrie Funeral Home Inc

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James W. Simmons Jr.

October 27, 1947 - May 11, 2025 (77 years old)

Lafayette, Louisiana

James W. Simmons Jr. Obituary

We bid farewell to James W. Simmons Jr. (Lafayette, Louisiana), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 11, 2025 at the age of 77. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James W. Simmons Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his daughter Jamie M. Simmons; his siblings, Shirley S. Benoit of New Iberia, Claude R. Simmons, Sr. of New Iberia, Rev. Mary S. Bashay of New Iberia, Christopher V. Simmons (Patricia) of New Iberia and Joyce S. Lewis of New Iberia; his siblings-in-law, Barbara Robertson of Lafayette, LA, John Horace Robertson and Elder Cleveland Davis of New Iberia; his wife Mary Evelyn Robertson Simmons; his parents, Rev. James W. Simmons, Sr. (Wanda Armstrong Simmons) and Wanda Armstrong Simmons; his parents-in-law, Luke Robertson, Sr. and Gertrude Robertson; his siblings, LeRoy K. Simmons, John C. Simmons, Roscoe Clifton Simmons and Barbara Simmons Davis; his in-laws, Mary B. Simmons, Wilson Allen Benoit, Luke Robertson, Jr., Maxime Robertson and Darrell Robertson; his grandparents, John, Louisa Simmons, Napoleon Armstrong and Mabel Green; and his extended family Friend. He was also cherished by nieces, nephews, extended family members, colleagues, and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Syrie Funeral Home Inc



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May 17

Visitation

Good Hope Baptist Church
1501 E Willow St, Lafayette, LA 70501

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May 17

Funeral service

Good Hope Baptist Church
1501 E Willow St, Lafayette, LA 70501

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May 17

Burial

Calvary Cemetery
355 Teurlings Dr, Lafayette, LA 70501

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