SEWICKLEY, PENNSYLVANIA – Eugene Clarence Simmons, Jr. Born November 7, 1934, but due to a clerical error at birth the date was recorded as November 21, 1934, in Indianola, MS. Eldest son to the late Eugene C. Simmons, Sr., and Katie (Solomon) Simmons. Moved to Aliquippa, Pa in his teen years then moving to East Liverpool in the 60s.

Served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Former truck driver for Fricano Food Service. Retired Hyster driver from Homer Laughlin China. Last worked as a toll taker for the Newell Bridge and Rail Company until he became ill and moved to Pittsburgh with his daughter and son-in-law.

Eugene accepted Jesus Christ late in life and became very dedicated to the Lord and a faithful member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Serving as Chairman of the Trustee Board, Senior Usher Board, and the Missionary. He found a passion for singing and was in the New Hope Male Chorus, Mass Choir, The Men of Standard, The Ohio Valley Missionary Union Mass Choir, and the Tri-State Community Chorus.

He was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis Jenrett-Simmons, whom he married November 26, 1992. Also preceded him in death a son Eugene C. Simmons, III (Bug), a daughter Charlene Simmons, Son-in-law Roderick Alston, II, brothers Tommie Simmons, I, and Roosevelt Simmons, Sr. and sisters Helen Simmons and Betty Faison Grandson Lindsay Thompkins, II and Great granddaughter Marlee Thompkins. Brothers-in-law; John Carr, Cleotis Cary, John "Smokey" Moore, George Welch, Sr., John Jackson, Jr., Robert Jackson, Sr, Charles Jackson, Sr, Larry Jackson, and James Jackson.

He leaves to cherish his memory daughters; Sharon Walker (Atlanta, GA), Lisa Moore (Aliquippa, PA), Regina Simmons (Detroit, MI) Angela White (Avondale, AZ), Luci Alston (Ambridge, PA). Daughter-in-law Maria Simmons (Dallas, TX). Also, Louise (Edgar) Jacobs-Johnson (Tucson, AZ), Frederick (Chassity) Jacobs (Broadway, VA), Darnell (Charisse) Simmons (Maricopa, AZ), Alice Jenrett and son Ernest (June-Bug) Jenrett, Jr. (East Liverpool, OH).

Sisters Lena Moore (Great Mills, MD), Mary Carr, Evie Cary, Janice (Leroy) Williams (all of Aliquippa, PA), Barbara (Otha) Jordan (Detroit, MI), and Elaine Wormsley (Cleveland, OH). A host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He met no strangers and always had a story to tell.

Friends may visit at the Dawson Funeral Home on Monday where the family will be present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Pastor Derrick Kendall, Sr. will conduct a service at the funeral home on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Burial at Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens where Tri State Veterans Burial Group will provide military honors.