Eulogistic services for the late Mr. Jesse "Plot" Simmons, Monday August 19, 1985, 1:00 p.m., New Tabernacle Baptist Church, Lincolnton, Georgia, Rev. I. Norman and Rev. John Partlow, officiating

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Monday, August 19, 1985 1:00 p.m. New Tabernacle Baptist Church Lincoln ton, Georgia
Rev. I. Norman and Rev. John Partlow, officiating

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believeth on Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
John 3:16
Mr. Jesse Simmons quietly and peacefully slept away Thursday morning at his residence after an extended illness.
He was a native of Lincoln County, Ga., a son of the late Mr. Dave Simmons and Mrs. Emma Simmons, a member of the Good Samaritan Lodge and a member of the New Taber nacle Baptist Church and served faithfully until his health failed.
He possessed a very kind and pleasant disposition and was loved by everyone. A sweet life ended when he was taken , from us.
Those who are deeply touched are his wife, Mrs. Marie Simmons, Lincolnton, Ga.; three daugthers, Mrs. Clara
Beard, Lincolnton, Ga., Mrs. Ella S. Cathey, Charlotte, N.C., Mrs. Mae Emma Kennedy, New York City, N.Y.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Gallic Mae Bennett, Lincolnton, Ga.; three sons, Mr. Jesse Simmons and Mr. George Simmons, Charlotte, N.C., Mr. Nathan Bussey, Lincolnton, Ga.; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Maddox, Mrs. Bessie Leverett, and Mrs. Artsie Rouse, all of Charlotte, N.C.; two brothers, Mr. George Simmons and Mr. Charlie Simmons, both of Charlotte, N.C.; 37 grandchildren; two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Doris Simmons and Mrs. Dorothy Bussey; five sons-inlaw, Mr. Thomas Beard, Mr. Charles Cathey, Mr. George Beard II, Mr. Dave Bennett, and Mr. Ellis Kennedy; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to mourn his passing.
There is always tomorrow, with its promise of better things. Let us then think of death as but one more tomorrow, filled with infinite promise and fulfillment.

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Processional Master of Ceremonies ............... .Rev. Irvin Norman Selection .............. ."Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross" Scripture ............................ Rev. John Partlow Prayer ............................. Dea. Jesse Norman Acknowledgements ................... Sis. Alvyne Wright Eulogy ............................. Rev. Irvin Norman Recessional Committal Rites ...................... Church Cemetery

Words are inadequate to express the humbleness and gratefulness we

feel toward all of our friends who have consoled us during the illness and

death of our loved one. Your prayers, your love, your presence, and ser

vice have sustained us. Your cards, phone calls, flowers, and gifts of

food were warmly appreciated. We saw all of these as Gods love ex

pressed through you. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank

you very much.

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The Family

Grandsons

Sis. Mary Partlow Sis. Mae L. Norman Sis. Clara Bolton Sis. Timmie Hawes

Sis. Rosella Blackwell Sis. Winnie P. Norman Sis. Martha Mariney

God saw the road was getting rough; The hills were hard to climb.
He gently closed those loving eyes And whispered, "Peace be thine. "
The weary hours, the days of pain; The sleepless nights are passed;
The ever-patient worn-out frame Has found sweet rest at last.
Arrangements Entrusted To

Dignity -- Reverence -- Service Telephone: 359-3669 Or 293-4255 - Lincolnton, Ga.
Mrs. Bessie W. Lee, Funeral Director and Notary Public Mrs. Gussie M. Wright, Manager