Harold Washington Simmons

Harold Washington Simmons, age 87, died peacefully on October 15, 2023, with his wife of 66 years, Nancy S. Simmons and his family at his bedside, after a mighty struggle against Parkinson’s Disease.  Harold was a resident of the Presbyterian Communities in Clinton, SC and lived in Union, SC for 58 years.

A native of Clinton, he was born January 21, 1936, the son of the late Henry W. Simmons and Essie B. Simmons.  He was a 1955 graduate of Clinton High School and a 1960 graduate of Presbyterian College.

In addition to his wife, Harold is survived by his three sons and their spouses: Steve and Jenny Simmons of Fort Mill, SC, Stan and Kelly Simmons of Waxhaw, NC, and Phil and Sherry Simmons of Hilton Head, SC.  He was especially proud of his grandchildren: Mason and husband Ben Sanders of Simpsonville, SC, Megan and Weldon Simmons of Waxhaw, NC, and Aden and Alex Simmons of Hilton Head, SC.  He is also survived by sister-in-law, Marian (Talmadge) Simmons and Martha (Gene) Simmons, both of Presbyterian Community in Clinton, and a myriad of nieces and nephews.  He was the last of seven siblings, having been predeceased by four brothers, Talmadge, Allen, James, and Gene Simmons, and two sisters, Evelyn Swayngham and Marian King.

While living in Union, Harold was a member of Grace United Methodist Church for 57 years.  He retired from United Merchants in Union after 29 years of service and was a member of the Elks Club for over 55 years.  He was an inveterate worker of jigsaw puzzles and loved to make pens in his workshop.

A memorial celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Grace United Methodist Church, 201 S. Church St., Union, SC.  The family will receive friends after the service in the Church Fellowship Hall.  Interment will be private.

Members and spouses of Union Elks Club and members of the Clyburn and Whitner Sunday School Class are asked to sit in a group.

Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 201 S. Church St., Union, SC 29379.

The family is at their respective homes.

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